Publisher's Synopsis
""The Sanctity of Law: Wherein Does It Consist?"" is a book written by John W. Burgess that delves into the concept of law and its fundamental principles. The book explores the question of what makes law sacred and explores the different aspects of law that contribute to its sanctity. Burgess examines the role of law in society, its relationship with morality and justice, and the ways in which it is enforced. The book also looks at the history of law, including its origins and evolution over time. Through his analysis, Burgess argues that the sanctity of law is rooted in its ability to promote order, justice, and the common good. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the philosophy of law and the principles that underlie legal systems around the world.1927. Contents: The Meaning of Law; The Effort of the Roman Empire to Solve the Question of the Sanctity of Law; The Sanctity of Law in the Carolingian Empire; Practical Development of the Theory of Law by Divine Revelation through Pope and Emperor; The Renaissance in its Relation to the Problem of the Sanctity of Law; The Reformation and the Sanctity of Law; The Revolution in England; The Political Geography of the European Continent in 1648; National Evolution on the European Continent from 1648 to 1789; The French Revolution of 1789 and the Sanctity of Law; The Holy Alliance and the Sanctity of Law; The Triumph of the Revolution over the Metternich System of European Organization; The Development of the National States System in Europe from the Revolution of 1848 to the Congress of Berlin in 1878; National Development in Europe from 1878 to 1914; The World War, the Versailles Pact, and the Halt in the Historic Movement for the Formation of Genuine Nations as the Basis for a New Sanctity of Law; and Does the System of the League of Nations Remedy and Compensate the Defects of the Treaty of Versailles of 1919?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.