On Early Law and Custom (1890)

On Early Law and Custom is a book written by Henry Sumner Maine and originally published in 1890. It is a comprehensive study of the evolution of law and custom in ancient societies, with a particular focus on the early legal systems of India, Greece, and Rome. The book explores the origins of legal institutions and the development of legal codes, as well as the role of custom and tradition in shaping legal systems. Maine's analysis is grounded in a deep understanding of the historical and cultural contexts in which these legal systems emerged, and he draws on a wide range of sources to provide a detailed and nuanced account of their evolution. This book is an important contribution to the field of legal history and remains a valuable resource for scholars and students of law, history, and anthropology.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.