This is Volume 4 of the celebrated âReportsâ of Sir Edward Coke (1552-1634), one of the most influential jurists in English history. Coke’s Reports, compiled and published between 1600 and 1615, remain a cornerstone of common law tradition. This volume, meticulously edited by John Henry Thomas, John Farquhar Fraser, and Robert Philip Tyrwhitt, offers unparalleled insight into the legal landscape of the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
Containing detailed accounts of significant cases and Coke’s learned commentary, âThe Reportsâ provide invaluable historical context for understanding the development of English law and its subsequent influence on legal systems worldwide. For legal scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the foundations of common law, this volume represents an essential resource, offering a window into the legal reasoning and judicial practices of a pivotal era.
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