The commoning of the common law: the Renaissance debate over printing English law, 1520-1640.

From: University of Pennsylvania Law Review | Date: January 1, 1998| Author: Ross, Richard J. | Copyright information

The history of the publication of the common law of England during the Renaissance period between 1520 and 1640 includes a broader history of ideas and similar contemporary debates over theological and other forms of publicity. The idea that those subject to the mandates of law should understand the reasons for its existence developed during this period. Political and social issues underlaid debates over publication.

I. WHY WAS IT ACCEPTABLE TO PRINT LAW?

A. Humanism

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