Isbn: 9781025495972 - the story of law (3 Ergebnisse)

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Story of Law' offers a comprehensive and engaging narrative of the evolution of legal systems throughout human history. Written by legal scholar John Maxcy Zane, this classic work explores how society transitioned from primitive customs and tribal traditions into the sophisticated frameworks of modern justice. By tracing the development of law through ancient civilizations-including the Babylonians, the Greeks, and the Romans-Zane illustrates the foundational principles that continue to govern the Western legal tradition.The text provides deep insights into the growth of the English Common Law, the rise of the jury system, and the shifting philosophies that have shaped the relationship between the individual and the state. Zane addresses the inherent human need for order and the intellectual journey required to establish a fair and consistent legal code. 'The Story of Law' remains an essential resource for students of law, history, and social science, offering a clear-eyed perspective on the long and often arduous path toward the rule of law.Whether examining the influence of ecclesiastical courts or the impact of feudalism, the work maintains a focus on the enduring quest for justice. It serves as both a historical record and a philosophical inquiry into why laws exist and how they have evolved to meet the needs of a changing world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…