British and Colonial Antecedents of American Liberties
 

Creator

George Saltern

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Identifier

KD 532 .S26 1605

Creation Date

1605

Description

Saltern, George. Of the Antient Lawes of Great Britaine. 1st ed. London: Printed for John Jaggard, 1605.

George Saltern created this book in support of James I and VI's desire for a union of England and Scotland and their respective legal systems. Saltern addresses fears that the addition of one set of laws to the other would damage the rights and liberties of both. In doing so, he stands apart from other Unionist authors by invoking the idea of an existing common legal heritage.

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