A fourth American from a tenth London edition, of Maine’s classic which was first published in 1861; in which the text as last revised by the author has been preserved intact, the editor adding his own notes at the close of the several chapters.
“The new edition ... is likely to remain definitive for a good many years.”
+ + Ath. 1906, 1: 418. Ap. 7. 180w.
“Most of these notes are admirable; in particular those which discuss the influence of Roman upon English law, the recent literature of the patriarchal theory, and the history of testamentary succession. There are, however, some obvious omissions in the note on early codes.” H. W. C. Davis.
+ + – Eng. Hist. R. 21: 548. Jl. ’06. 510w. Lit. D. 33: 474. O. 6, ’06. 40w.
“It still holds its own by reason of its lucidity of style, its wide range of thoughts, and its mixture of legal and philosophical discussion.”
+ Lond. Times. 5: 156. My. 4, ’06. 210w. + Sat. R. 101: 764. Je. 16, ’06. 310w.
Major, Charles. [Yolanda, maid of Burgundy.] †$1.50. Macmillan.
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