A Concise History of American Law

Author/Contributor(s):	Nelson, William E
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Date:	07/31/2026
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

A Concise History of American Law traces the development of the US legal order from the colonial era to the twenty-first century. While defining basic legal concepts, eminent legal historian William E. Nelson reveals the intricate ways the common law and rule of law have shaped and been shaped by American politics and society.