City-liberties: Or, The Rights and Privileges of Freemen

By Giles Jacob

Book Overview

""City Liberties; Or The Rights And Privileges Of Freemen"" is a book written by Giles Jacob that provides a comprehensive account of the laws, charters, by-laws, and customs of London up until the time it was written. The book is an abridged version of all the important legal documents and customs that governed the city and its inhabitants. It is primarily focused on the rights and privileges of the freemen of London, who were granted certain liberties and immunities in exchange for their service to the city. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of the city, its government, the rights of citizens, the administration of justice, and the regulation of trade and commerce. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of London or the legal and political institutions that governed the city.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432663402
• ISBN13: 9781432663407
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"