Antiquities Of The Inns Of Court And Chancery (1804)

Antiquities Of The Inns Of Court And Chancery is a historical book written by William Herbert in 1804. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the history, architecture, and traditions of the Inns of Court and Chancery, which were the legal institutions of England. It covers the four major Inns of Court, namely Lincoln's Inn, Gray's Inn, Inner Temple, and Middle Temple, as well as the two Inns of Chancery, namely Clifford's Inn and New Inn. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the Inns, such as their origins, the legal education provided by them, the buildings and their architecture, and the customs and traditions of the Inns. The book is richly illustrated with engravings and drawings of the buildings, portraits of notable members, and other relevant images. Overall, Antiquities Of The Inns Of Court And Chancery is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English law and legal institutions.Containing Historical And Descriptive Sketches Relative To Their Original Foundation, Customs, Ceremonies, Buildings, Government, Etc., With A Concise History Of The English Law.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.