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Henry Maine's Ancient Law as an Expression of Victorian Humanism

Author: Paul J. du Plessis  

Henry Maine's Ancient Law as an Expression of Victorian Humanism
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Examines the contexts and purpose of Henry Maine's Ancient Law by focusing on the sources he used to write it.

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Examines the contexts and purpose of Henry Maine's Ancient Law by focusing on the sources he used to write it.

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This monograph offers a comprehensive contextual analysis of Maine's Ancient Law, emphasising the author's use of various sources to construct the book's key themes. Ancient Law was written as a sophisticated piece of rhetorical prose grounded in Maine's education in the classics. Central to this analysis is the significant role of Roman law in shaping the narrative, particularly its influence on Maine's arguments and conclusions.


The monograph also positions Maine's work within the broader intellectual debates of the nineteenth century, especially concerning the teaching of English law and Britain's colonial presence in India. By situating Maine's Ancient Law within this larger context, the study enhances our understanding of the text, revealing the historical legal framework that resonates in modern legal discourse and thought. This connection enriches our knowledge of Maine's contributions and highlights the enduring relevance of his ideas.

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Paul J. du Plessis is Professor of Roman Law at the University of Edinburgh

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Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Published
30th September 2025
Pages
240
ISBN
9781399550628

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