A translation of Glanville by Ranulf de Glanville

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Author Glanville, Ranulf de, 1130-1190
Commentator Beale, Joseph Henry, 1861-1943
Translator Beames, John, 1781?-1853
LoC No. 01030479
Uniform Title Tractatus de legibus et consuetudinibus regni Anglie. English
Title A translation of Glanville
Alternate Title Augmented title: Treatise on the laws and customs of the kingdom of England
Original Publication United States: John Byrne & Co., 1900.
Series Title Legal classic series; v. 1
Credits Linda Cantoni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
Summary "A Translation of Glanville" by John Beames is a legal treatise written in the late 12th century. This work is a translation and commentary on the original treatise attributed to Ranulph de Glanville, an important legal figure in medieval England and Chief Justiciar under King Henry II. The treatise focuses on the laws and customs governing the kingdom of England, serving as a vital historical document that outlines the legal procedures and principles of that era. The opening of the treatise introduces Ranulph de Glanville as a notable legal authority of his time, providing a brief biography that highlights his significant roles, including his military leadership and judicial positions. It discusses the treatise's purpose, which is to organize and clarify the law as it was practiced in the King's Court, showcasing a system of justice influenced by both ancient customs and royal authority. The initial chapters delineate various civil and criminal pleas, emphasizing the court procedures and the importance of writs, setting the stage for a comprehensive understanding of medieval English law as it evolved during the reign of Henry II. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class KD: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland
Subject Law -- England
Subject Law, Medieval -- Sources
Category Text
EBook-No. 71142
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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