A history of American law /

Friedman, Lawrence M. 1930-

A history of American law / Lawrence M. Friedman - Fourth Edition. - New York : Oxford University Press, 2019. - 828 pages ; 25 cm.

Renowned legal historian Lawrence Friedman presents an accessible and authoritative history of American law from the colonial era to the present day. This fully revised fourth edition incorporates the latest research to bring this classic work into the 21st century. In addition to looking closely at timely issues like race relations, the text covers the changing configurations of commercial law, criminal law, family law, and the law of property. Friedman furthermore interrogates the vicissitudes of the legal profession and legal education.

9780190070892

/ F911h 2019