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OverviewA principal authority on the common law of criminal offences. Originally published: [London]: Printed by E. and R. Nutt and R. Gosling, 1736. 2 vols. [iv], xxviii, 710; [vi], 414, [415-620] pp. Widely acclaimed for its skillful, comprehensive and masterful discourse, this is the first history of English criminal law. Although Hale had planned to write this work in three books; only the first book was completed before his death. It covers the capital offenses - treasons and felonies. Reprint of the first edition. This book, so far as it extends, gives a complete presentment of this branch of the law, both in its development and in its condition at Hale's own time...Ever since its first publication it has been regarded as a book of the highest authority. --Sir William Holdsworth, Sources and Literature of English Law 152-153 Sir Matthew Hale [1609-1676] was an important scholar of English common law. He was admitted to Lincoln's Inn in 1628, where he studied under John Selden. Hale was knighted in 1660. He was chief baron of the Exchequer from 1660 to 1666 when he became chief justice of the King's Bench. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Matthew HalePublisher: Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. Imprint: Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. Weight: 0.676kg ISBN: 9781584772828ISBN 10: 1584772824 Pages: 1380 Publication Date: 12 February 2016 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |