The Ancient Constitution and the Feudal Law; A Study of English Historical Thought in the Seventeenth Century by Pocock, J.G.A

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 1957. (Hardcover) 261pp. Very good plus in very good dust jacket. Green cloth with gilt lettering on the spine. Notes, index. The dust jacket spine has a closed tear at the top and is lightly faded, there is a previous owner's name on the front endpaper. " 'The ancient constitution' and 'the feudal law' are the phrases - almost the slogans - of the two opposed views of English medieval history held during the seventeenth century. An examination of them is essential to an understanding of the political controversies of the time". Book about Ancient Constitution & Feudal Law. Time Period 17th Century. Locale: England. (Law, Common Law, Government--England, History--England, Law, Parliament--England, Politics).