Our Legal Heritage: King AEthelbert - King George III, 600 A.D. - 1776

"Our Legal Heritage: King AEthelbert - King George III, 600 A.D. - 1776" by S. A. Reilly is a journey through the ages of English law, starting from the early Anglo-Saxon period to the era of King George III. It shines a light on how laws evolved, mirroring shifts in society's values and governance. The book highlights the importance of legal codes as historical documents, opening a window into past societies; it offers a clear path through complex legal milestones like the Magna Carta, making them understandable to everyone, even without any prior legal knowledge. Structuring each chapter to give background on the society, legal rules, and court systems, the book sets the stage for seeing how England's legal foundation was built, beginning before 600 A.D.