Commentaries on the Laws of England: All Books

by William Blackstone

Sir William Blackstone (1723-1780) was considered one of the founders of legal philosophy. Blackstone, who became a patron of King George III, wrote extensively on English Common Law. Blackstones four book series of Commentaries on the Laws of England has had a large influence on the development of the American legal system.This version of Blackstones Commentaries on the Laws of All Books includes an active table of contents.

Genres: Law, Politics, History, Philosophy, Nonfiction, British Literature, 18th Century

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First published January 1, 1765

About the author

Sir William Blackstone was an English jurist, judge, and Tory politician. He served as the first Vinerian Professor of Common Law at the University of Oxford from 1758 until 1766. His series of lectures on English law, the first of their kind in any university, have endured since their publication as a definitive reference on the principles of Common Law. The first American edition was produced in 1772; prior to this, over 1,000 copies had already been sold in the Thirteen Colonies, and it was greatly influential among the Framers of the Constitution. Event today, Blackstone's Commentaries are cited in U.S. Supreme Court decisions 10-12 times a year. His plan for a dedicated School of Law, included in the Commentaries upon its rejection by Oxford, provided the foundation of the modern system of American law schools. A 9-foot statue of Blackstone stands on Constitution Avenue in Washington D.C.

Reviews

[Phillip · Rating 5 out of 5]

Blackstone’s Commentaries on the Laws of England (1765–1769) were the first attempt, since Henri de Bracton in the 13th century, to describe the doctrines of English law in a comprehensive and systematic manner. Highly Recommended!

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book reproduces the images of the original text, which is a little difficult to read at first, but eventually you get the hang of it.

[Michael K. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A hard and arduously long read, but is, in fact, the basis of our laws. Worthy read to understand or law presently!

[Parker Samelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating book and extremely historically significant.