British jurist and historian (1822–1888)

Ancient law : its connection with the early history of society and its relation to modern ideas / by Sir Henry Sumner Maine.

Address delivered ... to the Senate and graduates ... [of the University of Calcutta].

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Henry James Sumner Maine

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Ancient law : its connection with the early history of society and its relation to modern ideas / by Sir Henry Sumner Maine.

Address delivered ... to the Senate and graduates ... [of the University of Calcutta].