Publisher's Synopsis
""The Commentaries of Sir William Blackstone on the Laws and Constitution of England"" is a classic legal text that has been carefully abridged in a new manner and continued down to the present time. The book provides an overview of the laws and constitution of England, covering topics such as property, contracts, criminal law, and the structure of the government. The text is accompanied by notes, corrective and explanatory by William Curry, which provide additional context and insight into the legal system. This book is an essential resource for anyone studying law or interested in the history of the English legal system.1796. An abridged version of Blackstone's Commentaries. Sir William Blackstone, Professor of Common Law, Oxford University, was an eminent, prolific English authority on common law. His book, Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England, considered to be the bible of American lawyers, has been the most influential book in English on our legal system and has nourished the American renaissance of the common law ever since its publication. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
