| Author |
Sullivan, Francis Stoughton, 1719-1776 |
| Commentator |
Stuart, Gilbert, 1742-1786 |
| LoC No. |
33033519
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| Title |
Lectures on the constitution and laws of England
With a commentary on Magna Charta, and illustrations of many of the English statutes
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Edward and Charles Dilly in the Poultry; and Joseph Johnson in St. Paul's Churchyard,1776.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Lectures on the Constitution and Laws of England" by Francis Stoughton Sullivan is an academic work that examines English law, written during the late 18th century. The text provides an extensive commentary on critical aspects of the English legal system, with particular emphasis on the historical development of laws and the principles underlying the constitution. Sullivan articulates the importance of understanding both the feudal customs and Magna Carta in shaping legal structures. The opening of the book presents an introduction to Sullivan's lectures, which were delivered at the University of Dublin and aimed at illuminating the complexities of English law for his students. In his preface, Gilbert Stuart, the editor, praises Sullivan's insightful research on feudal laws and the English constitution. The text outlines the significance of political society and the role of customs in establishing laws before positive legislation, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of various historical legal frameworks and customs that have influenced modern English law. The initial lectures reflect the theme of evolving governance and the growing complexity of laws as societies advance, creating a foundation for Sullivan's in-depth analysis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
KD: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland
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| Subject |
Magna Carta -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Constitutional history -- England -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Feudal law -- England -- Early works to 1800
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69351 |
| Release Date |
Nov 14, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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