This classic work of history is essential reading for anyone interested in the development of British constitutional law. Beginning with the Anglo-Saxon period and continuing through the reign of George III, Hallam examines the legal and political evolution of England with uncommon insight and sensitivity. His narrative style is clear and engaging, and his analysis of the forces shaping English governance is as relevant today as it was in 1827 when the book was first published.

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