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Our Legal Heritage by S.A. Reilly is a meticulously researched and well-written exploration of the history and development of the legal system. This book provides an insightful journey through the origins and evolution of law, examining how it has shaped societies and cultures.

One of the strengths of this book is the author's ability to engage readers from diverse backgrounds without assuming any prior legal knowledge. Reilly takes a complex subject and breaks it down into digestible chapters, making the concepts and ideas easily accessible to both legal professionals and laypersons. The explanations are clear and concise, which helps readers grasp the complexities of legal history without feeling overwhelmed.

What sets Our Legal Heritage apart from other books on the subject is the author's storytelling style. Reilly seamlessly weaves historical anecdotes and case studies into the narrative, making the content engaging and captivating. These stories bring the legal concepts to life, providing context and allowing readers to understand how the law has evolved over time.

The depth and breadth of the research in this book are commendable. Reilly clearly demonstrates an exhaustive study of legal systems in multiple civilizations, including ancient Babylonia, Rome, and medieval England. The author effectively compares and contrasts different legal systems, highlighting their similarities and differences, and showing the influence they have had on modern law.

Moreover, Reilly's analysis of the social and political factors that have influenced legal systems throughout history adds an extra layer of depth to the book. By examining the economic, cultural, and ideological factors, the author provides a nuanced understanding of how law interacts with society and evolves in response to changing needs.

While the book is comprehensive, there are points where the dense research and abundance of information might feel overwhelming to readers who are less familiar with legal terminology or historical contexts. However, Reilly's accessible writing style helps mitigate this issue to a large extent.

In conclusion, Our Legal Heritage is an informative and engaging book, shedding light on the origins, development, and impact of legal systems throughout history. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, S.A. Reilly presents a comprehensive and insightful account that will appeal to readers interested in law, history, or simply understanding the foundations of our legal heritage.

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OUR LEGAL HERITAGE The first thousand years: 600 1600 King AEthelbert Queen Elizabeth

2nd Edition

By

S. A. Reilly, Attorney 175 E. Delaware Place Chicago, Illinois 60611 1724

1999

Preface

This was written to see what laws have been in existence for a long time and therefore have proven their success in maintaining a stable society. It's purpose is also to see the historical context in which our legal doctrines were derived. It looks at the inception of the common law system, the origin of the jury system, the meaning in context of the Magna Carta provisions, the emergence of attorneys, and the formation of probate law from church origins.

This book is a primer. One may read it without prior knowledge in history or law, although it will be more meaningful to lawyers than to non lawyers. Since it defines terms unique to English legal history, it may serve as a good introduction on which to base further reading in English legal history. The meaning of some terms in King Aethelbert's code in Chapter 1 are unknown or inexact.

The chapters are sequential. The title of each chapter in the Table of Contents includes the time period covered. The title of each chapter denotes an important legal development of that time period.

Each chapter is divided into three sections: The Times, The Law, and Judicial Procedure... Continue reading book >>




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