Scottish Legal History: Volume 1: 1000-1707

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From the roots of a law that applied to all subjects of the Scottish King to the Union with England, this new legal history textbook explores the genesis, evolution and enduring influence of early Scots law. Discover how and why Scots law come into being, how was it used in dispute resolution during the medieval and early modern periods and how its authority developed over the centuries.

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It is therefore refreshing to find a new textbook that takes the most recent scholarship into account and that does not seem to be too pre-occupied with proving or disproving various narratives. For a textbook to be "useful" to students, the writing needs to be clear and concise while at the same time showing sensitivity to contested points and scholarly debates. This book has that in spades.

This is an exceedingly good book. Not just in textbook terms, but also as a general history of Scots law. It succeeds admirably in capturing the reader with an engaging narrative and will no doubt be very popular with a broad audience (not only students). The editing has been done to the highest standards and the authors are to be commended for producing a very engaging read. Textbooks are rarely page-turners, but this one, indeed, is.

Author Bio

Andrew R. C. Simpson is the Professor in Scots Private Law in the School of Law at the University of Aberdeen. Adelyn L M Wilson is the Head of Strathclyde Law School and a Professor of Law at the University of Strathclyde