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LoC No.: 09035793

Title: The Inns of Court

Note: Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Origin of the Inns -- The Knights Templars -- The Temple Church -- The Middle Temple -- The Inner Temple -- Lincoln's Inn and the Devil's Inn -- Gray's Inn -- Inns of Chancery -- The Serjeants and Serjeants' Inns.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Inns of Court" by Cecil Headlam is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the rich history and evolution of the Inns of Court in London, detailing their origins from the Knights Templars and their significance in the legal profession. It ranks as a detailed exploration of a key institution within the English legal system, making it appealing to readers interested in history, law, and London's cultural heritage. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage by describing the unique character of ancient cities, specifically London, and how historical events have shaped its landscape. The narrative then transitions into the origins of the Inns of Court, tracing back to the time of William the Conqueror and the establishment of the King’s Court. It discusses the development of legal education, the role of the clergy in early legal practices, and the rise of lay lawyers who formed societies known as Inns of Court. The opening thus provides an intriguing glimpse into the evolution of legal institutions and a structural overview of the topics that will be explored in further chapters, laying a solid foundation for a deep dive into the history of these famed legal establishments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Headlam, Cecil, 1872-1934

Illustrator: Home, Gordon, 1878-1969

EBook No.: 55062

Published: Jul 6, 2017

Downloads: 103

Language: English

Subject: London (England) -- Description and travel

Subject: Inns of Court

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

LoCC: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 09035793

Title: The Inns of Court

Note: Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Origin of the Inns -- The Knights Templars -- The Temple Church -- The Middle Temple -- The Inner Temple -- Lincoln's Inn and the Devil's Inn -- Gray's Inn -- Inns of Chancery -- The Serjeants and Serjeants' Inns.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Inns of Court" by Cecil Headlam is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the rich history and evolution of the Inns of Court in London, detailing their origins from the Knights Templars and their significance in the legal profession. It ranks as a detailed exploration of a key institution within the English legal system, making it appealing to readers interested in history, law, and London's cultural heritage. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage by describing the unique character of ancient cities, specifically London, and how historical events have shaped its landscape. The narrative then transitions into the origins of the Inns of Court, tracing back to the time of William the Conqueror and the establishment of the King’s Court. It discusses the development of legal education, the role of the clergy in early legal practices, and the rise of lay lawyers who formed societies known as Inns of Court. The opening thus provides an intriguing glimpse into the evolution of legal institutions and a structural overview of the topics that will be explored in further chapters, laying a solid foundation for a deep dive into the history of these famed legal establishments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Headlam, Cecil, 1872-1934

Illustrator: Home, Gordon, 1878-1969

EBook No.: 55062

Published: Jul 6, 2017

Downloads: 103

Language: English

Subject: London (England) -- Description and travel

Subject: Inns of Court

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

LoCC: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.