Professor Bellamy places the theory of treason in its political setting and analyses the part it played in the development of legal and political thought in this period. He pays particular attention to the Statute of Treason of 1352, an act with a notable effect on later constitutional history and which, in the opinion of Edward Coke, had a legal importance second only to that of Magna Carta. He traces the English law of treason to Roman and Germanic origins, and discusses the development of royal attitudes towards ...
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Professor Bellamy places the theory of treason in its political setting and analyses the part it played in the development of legal and political thought in this period. He pays particular attention to the Statute of Treason of 1352, an act with a notable effect on later constitutional history and which, in the opinion of Edward Coke, had a legal importance second only to that of Magna Carta. He traces the English law of treason to Roman and Germanic origins, and discusses the development of royal attitudes towards rebellion, the judicial procedures used to try and condemn suspected traitors, and the interaction of the law of treason and constitutional ideas.
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New. Trade paperback (US). 288 p. Cambridge Studies in English Legal History . Worked examples or Exercises. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
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Book. Octavo; 266 pages; VG-/G; Brown spine with blue text; Dustjacket has sunning to spine, slight tearing along head edge, slight edgewear, price clipped; Light rubbing along edges; Textblock has spotting along head edge; RWO. 1362436. Special Collections.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 052107830X.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Dust jacket in good condition. Loose binding. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN: 052107830X.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. Hardcover, in dust jacket. Moderate wear and toning to jacket. Edges of text toned. Otherwise clean, tight and unmarked. Very neat--a sound and handsome copy.