Ad Fletam Dissertatio: Reprinted From the Edition of 1647 With Parallel Translation Introduction and Notes by David Ogg, (Paperback)

"Ad Fletam Dissertatio" is a foundational work of legal scholarship by the renowned jurist John Selden. This scholarly dissertation provides a comprehensive analysis of "Fleta", a significant 13th-century treatise on the laws and customs of England. Selden explores the historical evolution of the English legal system, with a specific focus on the reception and influence of Roman law within the British Isles during the medieval period. <p>Through meticulous examination, Selden contextualizes the "Fleta" manuscript, offering deep insights into the administrative and judicial structures of the time. This edition provides a parallel translation and extensive notes, making the original text accessible to modern readers while preserving the intellectual depth of Selden's arguments. <b>As a landmark in legal historiography</b>, "Ad Fletam Dissertatio" remains an essential resource for historians, legal scholars, and those interested in the constitutional foundations of England. It highlights the intricate relationship between continental legal traditions and the development of the common law.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>

• Ad Fletam Dissertatio: Reprinted From the Edition of 1647 With Parallel Translation Introduction and Notes by David Ogg, (Paperback)
• Author: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025259208
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-02-14
• Page Count: 278