The rule of law : 1603-1660 : crowns, courts and judges / James S. Hart Jr.

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Publication details:

Harlow, Essex : Pearson/Longman, 2003.

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Record id:

26996

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Author:

Hart, James S.

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Series:

Studies in modern history.

Subject:

Law -- Great Britain -- History.

Law -- Social aspects -- Great Britain -- History.

Contents:

1. The structure and machinery of the law

2. The judiciary

3. James I: of kings and kingdoms

4. Charles I: new approaches to old problems

5. The High Court of Parliament

6. The Great Council

7. Law and the new republic

8. The good constable.

Summary:

This is a study of law and governance in early Stuart England. It explores the use made by successive English administrations of the legal system - of courts and judges - in the pursuit of public policy.

Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 304-309) and index.

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ISBN:

0582238560

9780582238565

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Phys. description:

x, 317 p. ; 23 cm