“Every wanton and causeless restraint of the will of the subject, whether practiced by a monarch, a nobility, or a popular assembly, is a degree of tyranny.”
Quote by William Blackstone
Work
Commentaries on the Laws of England : in Four Books, with an Analysis of the Work
This book is a foundational legal text that examines the laws of England, providing a detailed and analytical examination of the legal system. Divided into four books, it covers various aspects of English law and includes an in-depth analysis of the work itself. more
Author
William Blackstone
William Blackstone, a British jurist, was born on July 10, 1723, and died on February 14, 1780. He is a significant figure in the history of British law, known for his systematic compilation and exposition of the common law of England. more
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