The History of English Law Before the Time of Edward I (2-Volumes) - by Sir Frederick Pollock & Frederic William Maitland (Hardcover)

The History of English Law before the Time of Edward I is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the origins of English legal exceptionalism, providing a detailed examination of Anglo-Saxon law, the changes introduced by the Normans, and the development of individual rights in medieval England.

This two-volume set reprints the 1898 edition, with a new bibliography added from the 1968 reissue.

Despite its age, this work remains the most complete and accessible reference on the topic, covering legal codes, Anglo-Saxon and Norman law, and the legal reforms of Henry II and his grandson, Henry III.

The book also examines land ownership and duties owed, social status, laws affecting clerics, foreigners, Jews, outlaws, excommunicants, lepers, and women, as well as church property and legal jurisdiction.

With its thorough and detailed analysis, this product is an essential resource for legal scholars, historians of the Middle Ages, political scientists, and anyone interested in understanding the origins of English law and its impact on modern legal systems.