The Oxford History of the Laws of England Volume II: 871-1216

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John Hudson (, Professor of Legal History, University of St Andrews, William W. Cook Global Law Professor, Michigan Law School)

The Oxford History of the Laws of England Volume II

871-1216

John Hudson (, Professor of Legal History, University of St Andrews, William W. Cook Global Law Professor, Michigan Law School)

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Oxford University Press
10 April 2012

Medieval history; Common law; Law & society; Legal history

Series: The Oxford History of the Laws of England

This volume in the landmark Oxford History of the Laws of England series, spans three centuries that encompassed the tumultuous years of the Norman conquest, and during which the common law as we know it today began to emerge. The first full-length treatment of all aspects of the early development of the English common law in a century, featuring extensive research into the original sources that bring the era to life, and providing an interpretative account, a detailed subject analysis, and fascinating glimpses into medieval disputes. Starting with King Alfred (871-899),

this book examines the particular contributions of the Anglo-Saxon period to the development of English law, including the development of a powerful machinery of royal government, significant aspects of a long-lasting court structure, and important elements of law relating to theft and violence. Until the reign of King Stephen (1135-54), these Anglo-Saxon contributions were maintained by the Norman rulers, whilst the Conquest of 1066 led to the development of key aspects of landholding that were to have a continuing effect on the emerging common law. The Angevin period saw the establishment of more routine royal administration of justice, closer links between central government and individuals in the localities, and growing bureaucratization. Finally, the later twelfth and earlier thirteenth century saw influential changes in legal expertise. The book concludes with the rebellion against King John in 1215 and the production of the Magna Carta. Laying out in exhaustive detail the origins of the English common law through the ninth to the early thirteenth centuries, this book will be essential reading for all legal historians and a vital work of reference for academics, students, and practitioners.

By: John Hudson ( Professor of Legal History University of St Andrews William W. Cook Global Law Professor Michigan Law School)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 160mm, Spine: 60mm
Weight: 1.584kg
ISBN: 9780198260301
ISBN 10: 019826030X
Series: The Oxford History of the Laws of England
Pages: 984
Publication Date: 10 April 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Hudson is Professor of Legal History and Head of the School of History at the University of St Andrews, and also William W. Cook Global Law Professor at Michigan Law School, He was an undergraduate, postgraduate, and Junior Research Fellow at Worcester College, Oxford, and a Research Fellow at the Institute of Historical Research.

Reviews for The Oxford History of the Laws of England Volume II: 871-1216

an extraordinary achievement ... This is an immensely valuable book, authoritative and accessible. It is set to hold the field for a long time to come. Peter Coss, English Historical Review