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Sir John Davies and the Conquest of Ireland: A Study in Legal Imperialism (Cambridge Studies in the History and Theory of Politi
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This study examines the Law Reports of Sir John Davies and litigation pleaded before the central Irish courts during the period in which Davies served in Ireland as solicitorgeneral (16036) and attorneygeneral (160619). The author s main concern is to explicate the legal and jurisprudential issues involved and to draw out their deeper political implications. He argues that, in the absence of a malleable parliament, judgemade law became the instrument by which the Jacobean regime consolidated the Tudor conquest. The book also touches on the influence of the implementation of the law on the Irish coinage, Gaelic tenurial customs and religious conformity. More controversial themes include the origins of precedent in the AngloAmerican legal tradition, the use of continental civil law in common law litigation and the relationship of early modern Ireland to the development of an imperial jurisprudence.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Sir John Davies and the Conquest of Ireland'? A: The book primarily examines the Law Reports of Sir John Davies and the legal issues involved in the central Irish courts during his tenure as solicitor-general and attorney-general in Ireland, highlighting their political implications.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Sir John Davies and the Conquest of Ireland' is Hans S. Pawlisch.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains a total of 254 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Sir John Davies and the Conquest of Ireland' published? A: The book was published on April 26, 1985.
- Q: What themes are explored in this study? A: The study explores themes such as the origins of precedent in the Anglo-American legal tradition, the influence of continental civil law on common law litigation, and the relationship of early modern Ireland to imperial jurisprudence.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those interested in legal history? A: Yes, this book is particularly suitable for readers interested in legal history, especially regarding the Jacobean regime and its impact on Irish law.
- Q: Does this book discuss the implementation of law in relation to Irish customs? A: Yes, the book discusses the implementation of law concerning Irish coinage, Gaelic tenurial customs, and issues of religious conformity.
- Q: What historical period does the book cover? A: The book covers the period during which Sir John Davies served in Ireland, specifically from 1603 to 1619.
- Q: Can this book be beneficial for understanding the Tudor conquest of Ireland? A: Absolutely, the book provides insights into how judge-made law was used as an instrument to consolidate the Tudor conquest of Ireland.