Principia Iuris: A Historical and Comparative Introduction to the English Common Law

By Geoffrey Samuel

This book provides a strong introduction to the principal domains of legal knowledge by examining a structured list of legal maxims, many originating in medieval Roman and canon law. Oriented by historical and methodological approaches, it explores legal thought and reasoning through a comparative lens.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1035350564
• ISBN13: 9781035350568
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Dimensions: 6.1" x 9.2"