On Early Law And Custom (1890)

On Early Law and Custom is a book written by Henry Sumner Maine and was first published in 1890. The book is an exploration of the origins of law and custom in ancient societies, particularly in India and Europe. Maine argues that early law and custom were shaped by the social, economic, and political conditions of the time, and that these conditions influenced the development of legal systems and social norms.The book is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on the legal systems of ancient India, particularly the caste system and the laws of Manu. Maine argues that these legal systems were shaped by the social and economic conditions of ancient India, and that they reflected the hierarchical nature of Indian society.The second part of the book focuses on the development of law and custom in Europe, particularly during the Middle Ages. Maine argues that the feudal system and the development of the common law were shaped by the political and economic conditions of medieval Europe.The third part of the book is a comparative analysis of the legal systems of India and Europe. Maine argues that while the legal systems of these two societies were very different, they were both shaped by the social, economic, and political conditions of their time.Overall, On Early Law and Custom is a seminal work in the field of legal anthropology and provides a fascinating insight into the origins of law and custom in ancient societies.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.