Description: The Story of Law is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of law throughout history, written by the renowned legal scholar John Maxcy Zane. The book covers the origins of law in ancient societies, the development of legal systems in medieval Europe, and the emergence of modern legal principles in the modern era. Zane examines the role of law in shaping human societies, and how legal systems have adapted to changing social, economic, and political conditions over time. The book also delves into the philosophical underpinnings of law, exploring the relationship between law and morality, and the nature of justice. With its engaging prose and insightful analysis, The Story of Law is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and evolution of law.1927. The story of the law written for the benefit of the general reader. Contents: The Physical Basis of Law; Law Among Primordial Men; The Aryan Law; Babylonian Law; The Jewish Law; Law Among the Greeks; A Greek Lawsuit; Greek Philosophy of Law; The Roman Creation of Modern Law; The Greek Compilation of Roman Law; Medieval Law in Europe; The Origins of English Law; English Law-Righteous and Unrighteous; Reconciliation of the English Systems of Law; The Absolute Reign of Law; and International Law.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
