Medieval Origins of the Legal Profession - Canonists, Civilians, and Courts

Informationen zum Autor James A. Brundage is the Ahmanson-Murphy Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History and Law at the University of Kansas. He is the author of nine books, including Law, Sex, and Christian Society in Medieval Europe , also published by the University of Chicago Press. Klappentext Traces the history of legal practice from its genesis in ancient Rome to its rebirth in the early Middle Ages and eventual resurgence in the courts of the medieval church. This title demonstrates that many features that characterize legal advocacy were already in place by 1250. Zusammenfassung Traces the history of legal practice from its genesis in ancient Rome to its rebirth in the early Middle Ages and eventual resurgence in the courts of the medieval church. This title demonstrates that many features that characterize legal advocacy were already in place by 1250.

Product details

• Authors: James A. Brundage
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.04.2010
• EAN: 9780226077604
• ISBN: 978-0-226-07760-4
• No. of pages: 560
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Law > General, dictionaries; LAW / Legal History, Legal History, Jurisprudence & general issues