Commentaries On The Laws Of England (1897)

Commentaries on the Laws of England is a classic legal text written by William Blackstone in 1765-1769. It is a comprehensive overview of the English legal system, covering everything from the history of English law to its current state at the time of writing. The book is divided into four volumes, with each volume covering a different aspect of the law. Volume one covers the rights of persons, volume two covers the rights of things, volume three covers the rights of private wrongs, and volume four covers the rights of public wrongs. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both legal professionals and laypeople alike. It has had a significant impact on the development of the common law system in England and has been widely cited in legal cases and academic literature. This edition of the book was published in 1897 and includes annotations and updates by various legal scholars.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.