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"The essays in Communities and Courts in Britain, 1150-1900 all reflect the wider concept of legal history - how legal processes fitted into the social and political life of the community, and how courts and other aspects of the law were used by contemporaries. In doing so, they…
A collection of essays, some previously published.
A comprehensive history of the United States Supreme Court from its ill-esteemed beginning in 1790 to one of the most important and controversial branches of the Federal government.
A comprehensive history of the United States Supreme Court from its ill-esteemed beginning in 1790 to one of the most important and controversial branches of the Federal government.
How successful were the Athenians and other Greeks in bringing about the rule of law? What did the Greeks recognise as 'law' both in the 'polis' and internationally? How did the courts attempt to implement this ideal, and how successful were they? This collection of essays sets …
"How successful were the Athenians and other Greeks in bringing about the rule of law? What did the Greeks recognise as 'law' both in the polis and internationally? How did the courts attempt to implement this ideal, and how successful were they?" "This important synthesis of cu…
A distinguished and experienced appellate court judge, Posner offers in this new book a unique and, to orthodox legal thinkers, a startling perspective on how judges and justices decide cases.