The Spirit Of The Common Law (1921)

The Spirit of the Common Law is a book written by Roscoe Pound in 1921. It is a comprehensive study of the principles and doctrines that underlie the common law legal system. The book explores the historical development of common law, its philosophical foundations, and the various legal concepts and principles that have emerged from it. The author examines the role of judges in shaping the law, the importance of precedent, and the relationship between law and society. Pound also discusses the challenges facing the common law system in the modern era, including the need to balance individual rights with the demands of a changing society. The Spirit of the Common Law is a seminal work in the field of legal theory and is still widely read and studied today.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.