Preface; Analysis; 1. English public law at the death of Edward I; 2. Public law at the death of Henry VII; 3. Sketch of public law at the death of James I; 4. Sketch of public law at the death of William III; 5. Sketch of public law at the present day; Appendix; Index.
In this book, as in all he subsequently wrote, Maitland shows a rare combination of high speculative power with exact knowledge of detail.
'So many writers can make law understandable; but there are not so many who can make it readable. Professor Maitland was a master of that art... The whole makes an invaluable introduction to the law of citizenship.' New Age 'On the general constitutional history of these periods after the first, disregarding the narrower history of the law, Maitland did not write again so fully as here. These portions of the book have, therefore, a peculiar value. They show abundantly the peculiarities of Maitland's work in his especial field: a sure discernment of the really essential, lucid statement, fresh interpretation, and stimulating views.' American Historical Review 'Maitland was a great lecturer, for he combined perfect control over his material with an enthusiasm for truth and humanity which together inspired his pupils with an undying love for the man and an inexhaustible enthusiasm for anything into which he had breathed the breath of life.' Contemporary Review
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