Inside Gray's Inn: a window on English law and its daily life, 1569–1669
This book collects pension-book records and editorial commentary to illuminate how Gray's Inn operated, trained its readers, and interacted with the courts. It frames the rise and development of the Inns of Court with historical context, showing how these societies evolved from gild-like beginnings into a recognized legal community.
- A close view of governance, appointments, and routines in the Inn through pension records and notes
- Context on the Inns of Court, their origins, and parallels with medieval gilds
- Editorial apparatus, including introductions, notes, appendices of accounts and older records
- Illustrations and cross references that help map the Inn’s people and places
Ideal for readers of legal history, early modern England, and scholars tracing the English bar’s formation.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history of one of the four oldest and most prestigious legal societies in England, from its humble beginnings to its establishment in the sixteenth century. The author traces the society's origins to the medieval era, when groups of lawyers began to form loose associations outside the walls of London. Over time, these associations coalesced into four distinct Inns of Court, including the subject of this book. Through meticulous research into the society's archives, the author unearths fascinating details about its early members, their customs, and the development of their educational system. This book not only sheds light on the origins of the legal profession in England but also provides valuable insights into the social and intellectual life of the period. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333623449_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333623449
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