Sir edward coke and the reformation of the laws: religion, politics and jurisprudence, 1578–1616
Auteur :
Smith, David Chan
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781107069299
Date de publication :
6 nov. 2014
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,5 x 2,5 cm
Poids :
590 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book, the first extended study of the legal thought of Edward Coke, investigates how law reform impacted his understanding of individual rights, royal authority, and the need for confidence in legal institutions. In doing so, it offers a new explanation for the shaping of early modern constitutional thought.