A Compendious View of the Civil Law and of the Law of the Admiralty is a masterful and comprehensive survey of these two essential areas of legal scholarship. Written by Arthur Browne, a prominent legal scholar and judge, this volume covers everything from the Roman law tradition to the latest developments in the law of the sea. With its engaging prose and deep insights, A Compendious View of the Civil Law and of the Law of the Admiralty remains an indispensable resource for scholars, lawyers, and anyone interested in the history and current practice of these fields. 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 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. 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.