Law and Revolution

Discover the roots of modern Western legal institutions and concepts with this captivating read. The author delves into the Papal Revolution of nine centuries ago, which established the Western church's political and legal unity and independence from emperors and feudal lords. Through simple yet dramatic language, the book describes the main features of various systems of law, highlighting the importance of their coexistence and competition in the Western belief in the supremacy of law. With its wide-ranging questions and challenging of conventional approaches to legal history and social theory, this book is a treasure for both scholars and laymen alike.