Publisher's Synopsis
Roman Canon Law in the Church of England: Six Essays is a book written by Frederic William Maitland and published in 1898. The book is a collection of six essays that explore the influence of Roman Canon Law on the Church of England. Maitland, who was a prominent legal historian, examines the role of Canon Law in the development of English law and the relationship between the Church and the State. He also discusses the impact of the Reformation on Canon Law and the Church's adaptation to changing legal and social conditions. The book is considered a seminal work in the field of legal history and is still widely read by scholars and students of Canon Law and Church history.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.