Publisher's Synopsis
""A Guide to the Inns of Court and Chancery"" is a historical book written by Robert Richard Pearce in 1855. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the Inns of Court and Chancery, which are legal institutions in England where barristers are trained and qualified. The author describes the history, architecture, and traditions of each of the four Inns of Court - Lincoln's Inn, Gray's Inn, Inner Temple, and Middle Temple - as well as the two Inns of Chancery - Staple Inn and Clifford's Inn. The book also includes detailed information on the legal education and training provided at these institutions, as well as the social and cultural life of the members of the Inns. Pearce provides a fascinating insight into the legal profession in England during the mid-19th century, including the customs and practices of barristers, the role of the Inns in the legal system, and the importance of the legal profession in society.Overall, ""A Guide to the Inns of Court and Chancery"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the legal profession in England or the architecture and traditions of these historic institutions. The book is well-researched and engaging, providing a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of legal education and practice.With Notices Of Their Ancient Discipline, Rules, Orders And Customs, Readings, Moots, Masques, Revels, And Entertainments.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
