A Short History of English Law: From the Earliest Times to the End of the Year 1911

A Short History of English Law: From the Earliest Times to the End of the Year 1911 by Sir Roland Knyvet Wilson offers a concise yet thorough overview of the evolution of English law. Covering developments from Anglo-Saxon times through to the early 20th century, the book traces key legal transformations in common law, equity, constitutional principles, and legal institutions. Wilson highlights the shift from feudal customs to centralized legal systems, and the influence of thinkers like Blackstone and Bentham. Written for students and general readers, the work presents complex legal history in an accessible form, emphasizing continuity, reform, and legal rationalism.