A Course of Reading Drawn Up by James Kent is a book written by James Kent in 1840. This book is a comprehensive guide to legal studies, providing students with a list of recommended books and materials to read in order to gain a thorough understanding of the law. Kent, a renowned American jurist and legal scholar, draws on his extensive experience in the field to create a reading list that covers a wide range of legal topics, including contracts, property law, criminal law, and more. The book is divided into sections, each of which focuses on a specific area of the law. Kent provides detailed explanations of each recommended reading, highlighting key concepts and offering insights into the most important legal principles. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in pursuing a career in law, as well as for practicing lawyers looking to deepen their knowledge of the field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Höhe: 229 mm
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978-1-4374-5100-9 (9781437451009)
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JAMES KENT (1763-1847), also known as the "American Blackstone," practiced law in New York and was appointed the first law professor at Columbia. A legislator and judge, he championed American equity jurisprudence and initiated the use of discovery and deposition. His Commentaries on American Law (four volumes 1826-1830) is considered an important foundational law text.
