Publisher's Synopsis
Lyttleton, His Treatise of Tenures: In French and English is a book written by Thomas Littleton and originally published in 1481. This particular edition was published in 1841 and contains both the original French text and an English translation.The book is a treatise on the law of property and tenures in medieval England. It is divided into chapters that cover various aspects of property law, such as the different types of tenures, the rights and obligations of tenants, and the rules governing the transfer of property.The French text is included because it was the language of the English legal system at the time the book was written. The English translation is provided for modern readers who may not be familiar with medieval legal terminology.Overall, Lyttleton, His Treatise of Tenures is an important work in the history of English law and provides valuable insights into the legal system of medieval England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.