Get a rare glimpse into the English legal system with Commentaries on the Laws of England by William Blackstone. The book comprises an extensive legal treatise broken into four books that discuss various facets of English law. The book is a seminal work of the 18th century and has been an essential reference for law students and practitioners ever since. An excellent addition to any legal scholar's library or anyone with an interest in the workings of the legal system. 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.