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Henry Maine's Ancient Law as an Expression of Victorian Humanism

Henry Maine's Ancient Law as an Expression of Victorian Humanism - Hardcover

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Availability:In StockContributor:Paul J. Du PlessisPublish date:9/30/2025Pages:200
Language:EnglishPublisher:Edinburgh University PressISBN-13:9781399550628ISBN-10:1399550624UPC:9781399550628Book Category:LawBook Subcategory:Legal History, Jurisprudence, ComparativeSize:9.21 x 6.14 x 0.50 inchesWeight:1.0119Product ID:SC9Q4QTDN7

This monograph offers a comprehensive contextual analysis of Maine's Ancient Law, emphasising the author's use of various sources to construct the book's key themes. Ancient Law was written as a sophisticated piece of rhetorical prose grounded in Maine's education in the classics. Central to this analysis is the significant role of Roman law in shaping the narrative, particularly its influence on Maine's arguments and conclusions.

The monograph also positions Maine's work within the broader intellectual debates of the nineteenth century, especially concerning the teaching of English law and Britain's colonial presence in India. By situating Maine's Ancient Law within this larger context, the study enhances our understanding of the text, revealing the historical legal framework that resonates in modern legal discourse and thought. This connection enriches our knowledge of Maine's contributions and highlights the enduring relevance of his ideas.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Edinburgh University PressISBN-13:9781399550628ISBN-10:1399550624UPC:9781399550628Book Category:LawBook Subcategory:Legal History, Jurisprudence, ComparativeSize:9.21 x 6.14 x 0.50 inchesWeight:1.0119Product ID:SC9Q4QTDN7
Du Plessis, Paul J.: - Paul J. du Plessis is Professor of Roman Law at the University of Edinburgh
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

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