The Ancient Constitution and the Feudal Law: English Historical Thought in the Seventeenth Century

The Ancient Constitution And The Feudal Law: English Historical Thought In The Seventeenth Century is a book written by J. G. A. Pocock. The book explores the ideas and concepts of English historical thought during the seventeenth century, particularly focusing on the relationship between the ancient constitution and the feudal law. Pocock argues that the seventeenth century was a crucial period in the development of English political thought, and that the ideas and concepts that emerged during this time had a lasting impact on the country's political and legal systems. The book examines the works of key figures such as Sir Edward Coke, John Selden, and Thomas Hobbes, and explores the ways in which their ideas contributed to the development of English constitutionalism. The Ancient Constitution And The Feudal Law is a comprehensive and insightful study of English historical thought during a pivotal period in the country's history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.