THE LAW BOOK: 250 Milestones in the History of Law

Explores 250 of the most fundamental, far-reaching and often controversial cases, laws and trials that have profoundly changed our world--for good or bad. Organized chronologically, the entries each consist of a short essay while the 'Notes and Further Reading' Section provides resources for more in-depth study. Features gilt-edged pages and a ribbon bookmark. Fully illustrated most in color.