Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2004-09-05 Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details. 942 Reilly, S. A. Our Legal Heritage, King AEthelbert, 596 to King George III, 1775 Our Legal Heritage, 5th ed. 5th ed. 5th Edition published 2012 This book has undergone multiple editions, and is available as Project Gutenberg eBook numbers 1694, 6603, 13376, 36299 and 40780. "Our Legal Heritage, King AEthelbert - King George III, 1776" by S. A. Reilly is a historical account written in the early 21st century. The book explores the evolution of legal systems and practices in England from the time of King AEthelbert in 600 A.D. to the reign of King George III in the late 18th century, highlighting significant legal developments throughout this extensive period. It specifically addresses the inception of common law, the jury system, and the historical significance of documents such as the Magna Carta, providing readers with insights into the foundations of modern English law. The opening of the book establishes its purpose and framework, detailing the importance of understanding the historical context in which legal doctrines have developed over the centuries. Reilly outlines the structure of the book, which is divided into chapters discussing various legal eras and topics, such as tort law, marriage law, and criminal prosecutions. It introduces the early Anglo-Saxon legal landscape, noting the societal norms, customs, and laws of the time, including the transition from pagan beliefs to Christianity, and touches upon key elements such as marriage, compensation for crimes, and the role of kings and priests in announcing laws. This comprehensive introduction sets the stage for a deeper examination of Anglo-Saxon and subsequent English legal history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Law -- England -- History KD Text British Law Category: History - British Category: Law & Criminology 158 2012-09-16T19:52:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1724393 2025-08-06T05:13:48.242299 text/html 1696644 2025-03-05T16:48:50 text/html 746760 2025-08-06T05:14:03.625735 application/epub+zip 769787 2025-08-06T05:13:51.985313 application/epub+zip 749104 2025-08-06T05:13:50.546291 application/epub+zip 1286219 2025-08-06T05:14:13.212711 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1240675 2025-08-06T05:14:02.435726 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1198620 2022-09-07T01:51:59.627826 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1694282 2025-08-06T05:13:46.360343 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1673803 2025-03-05T16:48:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1693340 2020-12-18T04:51:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20010 2025-08-06T05:14:13.347680 application/rdf+xml 22606 2025-08-06T05:13:51.071287 image/jpeg 4466 2025-08-06T05:13:50.810287 image/jpeg 644862 2020-12-18T04:51:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 643060 2020-12-18T04:51:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 735499 2025-08-06T05:13:48.369334 application/octet-stream application/zip