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Referred to as the "bible of American lawyers," Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England shaped the principles of law in both England and America when its first volume appeared in 1765. For the next century that law remained what Blackstone made of it. Daniel J. Boorstin examines why Commentaries became the most essential knowledge that any lawyer needed to acquire. Set against the intellectual values of the eighteenth century-and the notions of Reason, Nature, and the Sublime--Commentaries is at last fitted into its social setting. Boorstin has provided a concise intellectual history of the time, illustrating all the elegance, social values, and internal contradictions of the Age of Reason.

Product description From the Back Cover 'The bible of American lawyers, ' Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England has been the most influential book in English on our legal system and has nourished the American renaissance of the common law ever since its publication (1765-69). Here is Daniel J. Boorstin's great essay on the Commentaries, showing how Blackstone, employing eighteenth-century ideas of science, religion, history, aesthetics, and philosophy, made of the law both a conservative and a mysterious science. About the Author Daniel J. Boorstin is the Librarian of Congress Emeritus, a Barrister-at-Law of the Inner Temple, London, and member of the Massachusetts Bar.

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The Mysterious Science of the Law: An Essay on Blackstone's Commentaries by Daniel J. Boorstin is a profound intellectual history that examines how William Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England became the bedrock of Anglo-American legal thought. Written by the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, this essay delves into the eighteenth-century ideas of science, religion, history, aesthetics, and philosophy that shaped Blackstone's masterpiece. Boorstin reveals the elegance and contradictions of the Age of Reason, showing how Blackstone's work was not just a legal text but a reflection of its time. This book is ideal for law students, legal historians, and anyone interested in the foundations of common law. By reading it, you will understand why Blackstone's Commentaries were considered essential knowledge for lawyers. Purchase this hardcover edition from Bookshops.in, India's premium online bookstore, and add a classic to your collection.

Book Highlights

✓In-depth analysis of Blackstone's Commentaries

✓Explores eighteenth-century intellectual context

✓Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Daniel J. Boorstin

✓Examines the role of reason, nature, and the sublime in law

✓Shows how Blackstone shaped American legal principles

✓Concise intellectual history of the Age of Reason

✓Essential reading for legal historians

✓Connects law with science, religion, and aesthetics

✓Reveals contradictions in Enlightenment thought

✓Highlights Blackstone's lasting influence

✓Published by University of Chicago Press

✓A classic in legal philosophy

✓Perfect for Indian law students and scholars

✓Hardcover edition for lasting reference

Book Specifications

ISBN-13	9780226064987
ISBN-10	0226064980
Publisher	‎ Univ of Chicago Pr
Language	‎ English
Dimensions	‎ 13.97 x 1.83 x 21.59 cm
Weight	‎ 340 g
Country	‎ India
Category	Literature › English Literature
Genre	Non-fiction
Original Language	English

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 'The Mysterious Science of the Law' about?

It is an essay analyzing William Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England within the intellectual context of the eighteenth century, covering science, religion, history, aesthetics, and philosophy.

Who is the author of this book?

The author is Daniel J. Boorstin, a renowned American historian and former Librarian of Congress.

Is this book suitable for Indian law students?

Yes, it is highly relevant for Indian law students and scholars interested in the foundations of common law, which influences Indian legal systems.

What is the primary subject of the book?

The primary subject is the intellectual history behind Blackstone's Commentaries and its impact on Anglo-American law.

Does the book cover Blackstone's entire Commentaries?

It focuses on the intellectual and philosophical framework of the Commentaries rather than a line-by-line analysis.

What is the ISBN-13 for this book?

9780226064987.

Is this book available in hardcover?

Yes, this is a hardcover edition.