Leading Cases Done Into English

Leading Cases Done Into English: And Other Diversion is a book written by Frederick Pollock and published in 1892. The book is a collection of essays and articles that Pollock wrote during his career as a legal scholar and barrister. The essays cover a range of topics related to English law, including the history of English law, the development of legal systems in other countries, and the interpretation of legal principles.One of the main features of the book is the inclusion of several ""leading cases"" that Pollock has translated from their original Latin or French into English. These cases are significant in the history of English law and are often used as precedents in contemporary legal cases. By providing English translations of these cases, Pollock makes them more accessible to a wider audience and helps to illuminate their importance.In addition to the legal essays, the book also includes several articles on other topics, such as the history of the English language and the use of humor in literature. These articles showcase Pollock's wide-ranging interests and his skill as a writer.Overall, Leading Cases Done Into English: And Other Diversion is a fascinating and informative book that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of English law or the development of legal systems more broadly. Pollock's clear and engaging writing style makes even complex legal concepts accessible to a general audience, while his insights into other areas of culture and society provide a broader context for understanding the legal issues he discusses.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.