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Frederic William Maitland, Historian: Selections from His Writings

Frederic William Maitland, Historian: Selections from His Writings

Maitland, Frederic William
Schuyler, Robert Livingston

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ISBN10: 0520315413
ISBN13: 9780520315419
Publisher: University of California Press
Published: Jan 1 1960
Pages: 270
Weight: 0.57
Height: 0.61 Width: 4.72 Depth: 7.48
Language: English
Frederic William Maitland: Selections from His Writings is a curated collection of the works of one of England's most distinguished legal historians. This volume offers a comprehensive introduction to Maitland's contributions to the field of English legal history, focusing on his meticulous approach to understanding medieval law and his ability to analyze historical texts with precision and critical insight. His work, marked by a deep commitment to historical context and an aversion to anachronism, challenges readers to view the past through the lens of its own time rather than projecting modern perspectives onto historical events. The book highlights Maitland's capacity for making complex legal concepts both accessible and engaging, demonstrating his brilliance as a historian who could breathe life into even the driest of legal matters.

The selections in this volume not only showcase Maitland's scholarly rigor but also reflect his unique ability to connect the details of legal history to broader cultural and institutional contexts. His profound impact on the study of English law is evident in his careful editing of primary sources and his collaborative work with fellow historians, such as Frederick Pollock. Throughout the collection, Maitland's writing remains a vital resource for students and scholars alike, illustrating his unwavering dedication to uncovering historical truth. His approach to history, emphasizing critical thinking and an appreciation for historical nuance, continues to inspire generations of legal historians and intellectuals. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of English law and its evolution, as well as the methods that define historical scholarship.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1960.

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