Lectures on the Relation Between Law and Public Opinion in England During the Nineteenth Century

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Both a historical account and an analysis of the development of English law and its relationship to public opinion. Examines all aspects of 19th century English law. A series of lectures intended to exhibit the close dependence of legislation, and even of the absence of legislation in England during the nineteenth century upon the varying currents of public opinion. It contains four appendices, the Right of Association, the Ecclesiastical Commission, University Tests and Judge Made Law. Index.