A History of American Law
Third Edition
Lawrence M. Friedman
Explore the fascinating story of American law from its colonial origins to the present day with this engaging and comprehensive book. Lawrence M. Friedman intertwines the life of the law with America's economic and political landscape, making this complex subject understandable and engrossing. The book covers the achievements and failures of the American legal system, including its attitudes toward property, government, crime, and justice. Newly updated with additional material on slavery, criminal justice, and twentieth-century law, this groundbreaking work is a must-read for both laymen and students seeking an authoritative history of American law.
Publish Date
2005-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
2005-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1973
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4.11
ISBN
9780684869889
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