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Unlocking legal history and reasoning through timeless maxims.
Principia Iuris
A Historical and Comparative Introduction to the English Common Law
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284 pages
- Release Date
26 September 2025
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Summary
This book provides a strong introduction to the principal domains of legal knowledge by examining a structured list of legal maxims, many originating in medieval Roman and canon law. Oriented by historical and methodological approaches, it explores legal thought and reasoning through a comparative lens.
Geoffrey Samuel explains the differences between common law and civil continental traditions, outlining preceding works on regulae iuris across the centuries. With an emphasis…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781035350568 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1035350564 |
| Author: | Geoffrey Samuel |
| Publisher: | Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint: | Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 284 |
| Release Date: | 26 September 2025 |
| Dimensions: | 156mm x 234mm |
A-Format111 × 178 mm
B-Format130 × 198 mm
C-Format153 × 234 mm
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‘A fascinating read.’ – James E. Hurford, The Law Society Gazette
About The Author
Geoffrey Samuel
Geoffrey Samuel, Professor Emeritus, Kent Law School, UK
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