The History of the Law, First Edition and 50 similar items

the sort of book that any lawyer could take home and give to his children in their teens and twenties as a justification of his career. Moreover, The Story of Law has well been termed ?the perfect book for introducing the beginning law student to the origin and history of the law.? John M. Zane lucidly describes the growth and improvement of the law over thousands of years, and he points out that an increasing awareness of the individual as a person who is responsible for decision and action gradually transformed the law. The seventeen chapters include ?The Physical Basis of Law,? ?Law Among Primordial Men,? ?Babylonian Law,? ?The Jewish Law,? ?Law Among the Greeks,? ?The Roman Creation of Modern Law,? ?Medieval Law in Europe,? ?The Origins of English Law,? and ?International Law.? John M. Zane (1863?1937) was a distinguished attorney. Pages are browning with age but in good condition- no writing except name inside front cover. No dust jacket. Cover has some scuffing and stains. Please see our pictures. Buy with confidence - every order ships with delivery confirmation tracking number. Fast shipping from our non-smoking home. 2022ama1610 Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: the sort of book that any lawyer could take home and give to his children in their teens and twenties as a justification of his career. Moreover, The Story of Law has well been termed ?the perfect book for introducing the beginning law student to the origin and history of the law.? John M. Zane lucidly describes the growth and improvement of the law over thousands of years, and he points out that an increasing awareness of the individual as a person who is responsible for decision and action gradually transformed the law. The seventeen chapters include ?The Physical Basis of Law,? ?Law Among Primordial Men,? ?Babylonian Law,? ?The Jewish Law,? ?Law Among the Greeks,? ?The Roman Creation of Modern Law,? ?Medieval Law in Europe,? ?The Origins of English Law,? and ?International Law.? John M. Zane (1863?1937) was a distinguished attorney.