Sir John Fortescue: On the Laws and Governance of England

by John William Fortescue

Book Overview

Sir John Fortescue CJKB (c.1395-c.1477) was undoubtedly the foremost English political scientist of the fifteenth century. This convenient volume brings together for the first time new editions of his two major works - In Praise of the Laws of England and The Governance of England - with references and suggestions for further reading for the student. In her introduction, Shelley Lockwood presents a clear reassessment of the work of John Fortescue...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521589967
• ISBN13: 9780521589963
• Release Date: February 1997
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.5" x 8.3"