Publisher's Synopsis
The book titled ""The Commentaries of Sir William Blackstone on the Laws and Constitution of England Carefully Abridged in a New Manner and Continued Down to the Present Time: With Notes, Corrective and Explanatory by Curry, William"" is a carefully abridged version of Sir William Blackstone's famous work on the laws and constitution of England. The book has been updated and continued down to the present time by William Curry, who has also provided notes, corrective and explanatory information for readers. The original work by Blackstone is considered a classic in the field of law and this abridged version aims to make it more accessible to readers who may find the original text too dense or lengthy. The book covers a wide range of topics related to English law and the constitution, including the history of the common law, the court system, property rights, and the rights and duties of citizens. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and development of English law and its impact on modern society.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.