Legal History
Legal history books delve into the evolution of law, examining landmark cases, significant statutes, and the historical context that shaped modern legal systems. This category includes essential readings for legal professionals, historians, and students interested in understanding how legal principles have developed over time. Key topics include the history of constitutional law, the impact of landmark rulings, and the progression of legal thought. Leading publishers such as Sweet & Maxwell, LexisNexis, and CCH offer authoritative texts that serve as vital resources for anyone studying or practicing law.
Rex v Edith Thompson: A Tale of Two Murders
Rage for Order: The British Empire and the Origins of International Law, 1800-1850
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Lying and Perjury in Medieval Practical Thought: A Study in the History of Casuistry
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Ecclesiastical Law, Clergy and Laity: A History of Legal Discipline and the Anglican Church
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From Slaves to Prisoners of War: The Ottoman Empire, Russia, and the Making of International Law
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The Framers' Coup: The Making of the United States Constitution
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A History of Law in Europe: From the Early Middle Ages to the Twentieth Century
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Challenges to Authority and the Recognition of Rights: From Magna Carta to Modernity
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Nineteenth Century Perspectives on Private International Law
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The Oxford Handbook of Legal History
A Victorian Tragedy: The Extraordinary Case of Banks v Goodfellow
Law and Language in the Middle Ages
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The Common Law in Colonial America Volume IV: Law and the Constitution on the Eve of Independence, 1735-1776
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The Oxford Handbook of European Legal History
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Uncivil Warriors: The Lawyers' Civil War
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The Reinvention of Magna Carta 1216-1616
Conan Doyle for the Defence: A Sensational Murder, the Quest for Justice and the World's Greatest Detective
Making Habeas Work: A Legal History
The Telephone Murder: The Mysterious Death of Julia Wallace 2nd Edition
Courts of Chivalry and Admiralty in Late Medieval Europe
Medieval and Early Modern Murder: Legal, Literary and Historical Contexts
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Reason of State: Law, Prerogative and Empire
Joyce in Court: James Joyce and the Law
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Crime Without Punishment: Aspects of the History of Homicide
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Frequently Asked Questions
Legal history books cover landmark cases, significant statutes, and the evolution of legal principles over time.
Major publishers include Sweet & Maxwell, LexisNexis, and CCH.
Legal history texts are beneficial for legal professionals, historians, and students seeking to understand the development of law.