Our Legal Heritage: The First Thousand Years: 600 - 1600 by S. A. Reilly
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"Our Legal Heritage: The First Thousand Years: 600 - 1600" by S. A. Reilly is a historical account likely written in the late 20th century. The book explores the foundations of English law across a millennium, tracing legal developments from early codes to the emergence of common law systems, alongside the historical contexts that shaped these laws. At the start of the book, Reilly sets the stage by outlining the primitive social
structure of early England before 600 AD, where clans lived in fortified camps and kings held significant authority. The text delves into the intricacies of daily life, customs, and the evolution of legal codes, specifically highlighting King AEthelbert’s laws as some of the earliest formal regulations. Reilly emphasizes the transition from personal vendetta systems to structured codes of law that outlined compensation for wrongs, showcasing the societal shift towards stability and accountability. Additionally, the opening portion introduces various elements of life during this time, such as marriage customs, community structure, and evolving norms surrounding justice and retribution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Reilly, S. A. |
|---|---|
| Title |
Our Legal Heritage: The First Thousand Years: 600 - 1600 King Aethelbert - Queen Elizabeth |
| Note | This book has undergone multiple editions, and is available as Project Gutenberg eBook numbers 1694, 6603, 13376, 36299 and 40780. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | KD: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland |
| Subject | Law -- England -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1694 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 1999 |
| Last Update | Jun 20, 2015 |
| Copyright | Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details. |
| Downloads | 807 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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