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The Common Law
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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. (18411935) Is Generally Considered One Of The Two Greatest Justices Of The United States Supreme Court, Chief Justice John Marshall Being The Other. In More Than 2000 Opinions, He Delineated An Impressive Legal Philosophy That Profoundly Influenced American Jurisprudence, Particularly In The Area Of Civil Liberties And Judicial Restraint. At The Same Time, His Abilities As A Prose Stylist Earned Him A Position Among The Literary Elite.In The Common Law, Derived From A Series Of Lectures Delivered At The Lowell Institute In Boston, Holmes Systematized His Early Legal Doctrines. The Result Was An Enduring Classic Of Legal Philosophy That Continues To Be Read And Consulted Over A Century Later. Beginning With Historical Forms Of Liability (Thought To Have Originated In The Desire For Vengeance In Ancient Roman And Germanic Blood Feuds), The Book Goes On To Discuss Criminal Law, Torts, Bails, Possession And Ownership, Contracts, Successions, And Many Other Aspects Of Civil And Criminal Law.Encompassing Holmes'S Profound, Wideranging Knowledge Of The Law In Its Historical Aspects, Yet Written In A Manner Easily Accessible To The Layman, The Common Law Provoked This Observation From Another Famed Jurist; The Book Is A Classic In The Sense That Its Stock Of Ideas Has Been Absorbed And Become Part Of Common Juristic Thought They Placed Law In A Perspective Which Legal Scholarship Ever Since Has Merely Confirmed. Felix Frankfurter, Of Law And Men.Now The Influential Ideas And Judicial Theory Of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. Can Be Studied And Appreciated In This Superb Edition The Only One In Print Of His Magnum Opus. This Edition Also Features A New Introduction By Professor Sheldon M. Novick, Author Of Honorable Justice: The Life Of Oliver Wendell Holmes. First Published In 1881, This Book Is Still Indispensable Reading For Lawyers, Political Scientists, Historians, General Readers Anyone Interested In The Origins, Development, And Continuing Evolution Of The Laws That Govern Human Society.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Common Law' about? A: 'The Common Law' is a foundational text in legal philosophy by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., offering insights into civil liberties, judicial restraint, and the historical evolution of law.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Common Law'? A: The book is authored by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., a significant figure in American jurisprudence and a former justice of the United States Supreme Court.
- Q: When was 'The Common Law' first published? A: 'The Common Law' was first published in 1881 and has been influential in legal studies since then.
- Q: What topics does 'The Common Law' cover? A: The book discusses various legal topics, including criminal law, torts, contracts, and the historical forms of liability, making it a comprehensive overview of civil and criminal law.
- Q: What makes this edition of 'The Common Law' special? A: This edition includes a new introduction by Professor Sheldon M. Novick and is recognized as the only version currently in print.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Common Law' have? A: 'The Common Law' contains 480 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of legal concepts and theories.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'The Common Law'? A: This book is available in paperback binding, making it accessible for readers.
- Q: Is 'The Common Law' suitable for general readers? A: 'The Common Law' is written in a manner that is accessible to laypeople, making it suitable for anyone interested in the law and its historical context.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of Holmes? A: Holmes's writing is recognized for its clarity and literary quality, which has earned him a place among literary elites.
- Q: Is 'The Common Law' relevant for legal professionals? A: Yes, 'The Common Law' is considered essential reading for lawyers, political scientists, and historians due to its profound insights into the law's development.