This seminal work explores the origins and evolution of legal institutions from ancient times to the modern era. Through a collection of carefully curated readings, editors Albert Kocourek and John Henry Wigmore provide a comprehensive overview of the legal systems that have shaped human society over the centuries. This book is an invaluable resource for legal scholars and historians, as well as anyone interested in the evolution of human society and culture.

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