A translation of Glanville

This groundbreaking work systematically codified English law for the first time, defining legal processes and introducing writs that remain influential today.

€5.99

Excludes VAT, added at checkout. No subscription.

Delivered instantly — your files are ready as soon as payment clears.
DRM-free, so it opens on any reader you already own.
Yours to keep — a perpetual licence, not a rental.

About this book

"A translation of Glanville" by Ranulf de Glanville is a legal treatise written between 1187-1189. This groundbreaking work systematically codified English law for the first time, defining legal processes and introducing writs that remain influential today. Written for Henry II after years of chaos, it served as the foundation of English common law. The treatise consists of fourteen books covering jurisdictions and procedures in the King's Court, fundamentally transforming how justice was administered throughout the kingdom.

Format: EPUB
Language: English
Length: 320 pages