English Law, the Legal Profession, and Colonialism: Histories, Parallels, and Influences (Routledge Studies in Comparative Legal History)

Synopsis

Modern legal history is increasingly interested in exploring the development of legal systems from novel and nuanced approaches. This edited collection harnesses the lesser-researched perspectives of the impact of global and imperial factors on the development of law. It is argued that to better understand these timely discussions, we must understand the process and significance of colonisation itself. The volume brings together experts in the field of law and history to explore the ways in which law and lawyers contributed to the expansion of the British Empire, and the ways in which the Empire influenced the Metropole. The book sheds new light on the role of the law and legal actors during the pivotal centuries that saw the establishment of the Empire. Exploring such topics as Atlantic relations, the impact of British jurists upon Indian law, and the development of the law settler colonies, this collection reveals some of the lesser-known intersections between law, history, and empire. The book will be of interest to students and researchers in legal history, comparative history, equity and trusts, contract law, the legal profession, slavery, and the British Empire.

Copyright:

2024

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Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781000969238

Related ISBNs:

9781003315926, 9781032326306, 9781032326191

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

10/18/23

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Cerian Griffiths and Łukasz Jan Korporowicz

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

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No

Categories:

History, Nonfiction, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics

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This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Cerian Griffiths

Edited by:

Łukasz Jan Korporowicz