English Law, the Legal Profession, and Colonialism: Histories, Parallels, and Influences

This edited collection explores the impact of global and imperial factors on the development of law, focusing on the British Empire. It sheds new light on the role of law and legal actors in the establishment and expansion of the Empire, including topics such as Atlantic relations, British jurists' influence on Indian law, and the development of law settler colonies. The book is of interest to students and researchers in legal history, comparative history, equity and trusts, contract law, the legal profession, slavery, and the British Empire.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 266 pages
Publication date: 22 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Modern legal history is becoming increasingly interested in exploring the development of legal systems from novel and nuanced approaches. This edited collection seeks to harness the lesser-researched perspectives of the impact of global and imperial factors on the development of law. It argues that to better understand these timely discussions, we must understand the process and significance of colonization itself. The volume brings together experts in the fields of law and history to explore the ways in which law and lawyers contributed to the expansion of the British Empire, and the ways in which the Empire influenced the Metropole. The book sheds new light on the role of the law and legal actors during the pivotal centuries that saw the establishment of the Empire. Exploring such topics as Atlantic relations, the impact of British jurists upon Indian law, and the development of the law settler colonies, this collection reveals some of the lesser-known intersections between law, history, and empire. The book will be of interest to students and researchers in legal history, comparative history, equity and trusts, contract law, the legal profession, slavery, and the British Empire.

Introduction:
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the study of legal history from a novel and nuanced perspective. This edited collection aims to explore the impact of global and imperial factors on the development of law, particularly from the lesser-researched perspectives of the influence of colonization on legal systems. It is argued that to fully understand these timely discussions, we must delve into the process and significance of colonization itself.

The Role of Law and Lawyers in the Expansion of the British Empire:
The volume brings together experts in the fields of law and history to examine the ways in which law and lawyers contributed to the expansion of the British Empire. It explores the role of law in shaping the political, economic, and social structures of the Empire, as well as the ways in which lawyers played a crucial role in the administration and enforcement of imperial law. The book sheds new light on the role of the law and legal actors during the pivotal centuries that saw the establishment of the Empire.

The Influence of the British Empire on the Metropole:
In addition to examining the impact of the Empire on its territories, the volume also explores the ways in which the Empire influenced the Metropole, particularly in terms of legal developments. It examines the transfer of legal ideas, practices, and institutions between the Empire and the Metropole, as well as the ways in which the Empire's legal system influenced the development of domestic law in the Metropole. The book sheds new light on the complex and multifaceted relationship between law, history, and empire.

Conclusion:
This edited collection provides a valuable contribution to the study of legal history and offers new insights into the complex and multifaceted relationship between law, history, and empire. It will be of interest to students and researchers in legal history, comparative history, equity and trusts, contract law, the legal profession, slavery, and the British Empire. By exploring the lesser-researched perspectives of the impact of global and imperial factors on the development of law, this collection contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of the past and the ongoing implications of colonialism and imperialism on legal systems.

Weight: 670g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032326191