Why The History Of English Law Is Not Written: An Inaugural Lecture (1888) (Hardcover)

""Why The History Of English Law Is Not Written: An Inaugural Lecture (1888)"" is a lecture given by Frederic William Maitland, a prominent legal historian, in which he discusses the reasons why a comprehensive history of English law has not yet been written. Maitland argues that the complexity and evolution of English law, as well as the lack of available sources and the biases of previous historians, have made it difficult to create a definitive account of its development. He also explores the ways in which legal history intersects with social, political, and cultural history, and how a deeper understanding of these connections can enrich our understanding of the law. This book provides valuable insights into the challenges of studying legal history and offers a compelling argument for the importance of continued research in this field.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.