Commentaries on the Laws of England: Volume 1, Rights of Persons

Commentaries on the Laws of England, Vol. 1 - Rights of Persons

by DR. PETER JOHNSON

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1330 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	636 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE

About the Book

This is a comprehensive guide to the laws of England, written by the renowned legal scholar William Blackstone. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the rights of persons, the laws of property, and the criminal law. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the English legal system.

The Author

William Blackstone was born in London in 1723. He studied law at Oxford University and was called to the bar in 1746. He quickly became a leading barrister and was appointed Solicitor General in 1761. In 1765, he was appointed to the bench as a Justice of the Common Pleas. He served in this capacity until his death in 1780.

The Book's Contents

The book is divided into four volumes. The first volume covers the rights of persons. The second volume covers the laws of property. The third volume covers the criminal law. The fourth volume covers the law of procedure.

The first volume of the book is divided into three parts. The first part covers the absolute rights of individuals. These rights include the right to life, the right to liberty, and the right to property. The second part covers the relative rights of individuals. These rights include the rights of parents and children, the rights of husbands and wives, and the rights of masters and servants. The third part covers the rights of the people. These rights include the right to vote, the right to assemble, and the right to petition the government.

The Book's Influence

Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England was a major influence on the development of the common law. It was the first systematic treatise on English law, and it provided a clear and concise explanation of the law. The book was also widely used as a textbook in law schools. Blackstone's Commentaries had a profound impact on the development of the American legal system. The book was used by the Founding Fathers as they drafted the Constitution of the United States. It was also used by the early American courts as they developed the common law in the United States.

Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England is a classic work of legal scholarship. It is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the English legal system. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of law, the development of the common law, or the American legal system.

Commentaries on the Laws of England, Vol. 1 - Rights of Persons

by DR. PETER JOHNSON

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1330 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	636 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE