Commentaries on the Laws of England. Book 4: Of Public Wrongs
Author: first_name:  William
last_name: Blackstone
Language: English
Year: 1770

The Commentaries on the Laws of England by Sir William Blackstone, are a prominent and authoritative 18th century dissertation on the common law of England which not only pertains to that country, but is also at the foundation of the American legal system. They were widely read and a huge influence on America's Founding Fathers and, to this day, are occasionally quoted in U.S. Supreme Court decisions when expounding upon principals of universal and enduring human justice.<br><br>

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