An Abridgment Of Blackstone's Commentaries On The Laws Of England (1853)

An Abridgment of Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England is a book written by William Blackstone and published in 1853. The book is a condensed version of Blackstone's original work, which was published in four volumes between 1765 and 1769. The abridged version was intended to provide a more accessible and concise overview of English law for students and practitioners.The book is divided into four parts, each of which covers a different area of English law. Part one covers the rights of persons, including topics such as the laws of property, contracts, and torts. Part two covers the rights of things, including topics such as the laws of inheritance and property rights. Part three covers the rights of private relations, including topics such as marriage and divorce. Part four covers the rights of public relations, including topics such as constitutional law and the laws of nations.Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England is considered one of the most important works in the history of English law. It was widely read and influential in the United States and other countries that adopted English common law. The abridged version of the Commentaries provided a more accessible introduction to the subject for students and practitioners, and helped to spread Blackstone's ideas and influence even further.Intended For The Use Of Young Persons, And Comprised In A Series Of Letters From A Father To His Daughter.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.