On the Laws and Customs of England
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De legibus et consuetudinibus Angliae, or "On the Laws and Customs of England," is a foundational treatise on English common law written around 1235 by the jurist Henry de Bracton. While primarily based on English judicial decisions, Bracton incorporated principles from Roman law and canon law. The work is considered one of the earliest systematic expositions of English law, drawing heavily on judicial decisions and court records. Bracton's treatise was influential in shaping legal thought, though its direct impact on continental European legal studies was limited.12
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