English Judiciary in the Age of Glanvill and Bracton c.1176-1239

Explore the fascinating evolution of the professional judiciary in medieval England with English Judiciary in the Age of Glanvill and Bracton c.1176-1239 by Ralph V. Turner. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2008, this insightful study spans 340 pages and delves into the careers of forty-nine royal justices during a pivotal era in legal history. The period from the last decade of Henry II to 1239 was instrumental in shaping the common law, highlighted by the influential legal treatises of Glanvill and Bracton. Turner's meticulous research offers readers a comprehensive understanding of the judicial system's development and its lasting impact on English law. Ideal for historians, legal scholars, and anyone interested in the roots of modern jurisprudence, this book is a must-have for your collection.