Law And Politics In The Middle Ages

""Law and Politics in the Middle Ages"" is a historical book written by Edward Jenks in 1898. The book explores the relationship between law and politics during the Middle Ages, focusing on the period from the fall of the Roman Empire to the Renaissance. Jenks examines various sources of law and politics during this time, including the laws of the barbarian tribes, the canon law of the Church, and the Roman law that continued to influence European legal systems. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the legal and political systems of the Middle Ages, including the feudal system, the role of the Church, and the development of national legal systems. The second part of the book includes a synoptic table of sources, which provides a comprehensive list of legal and political documents from the Middle Ages, along with brief descriptions of their contents. Overall, ""Law and Politics in the Middle Ages"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of law and politics during this important period in European history. It provides a thorough overview of the legal and political systems of the Middle Ages, along with a detailed list of sources that can be used for further research.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.