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Henry James Sumner Maine

1822–1888

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Sir Henry James Sumner Maine was a British Whig comparative jurist and historian. He is known for the thesis presented in his book Ancient Law, which proposed that law and society evolved "from status to contract." His work positioned him as a foundational figure in legal anthropology, legal history, and the sociology of law. He lived from 1822 to 1888.

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1822

Books by Henry James Sumner Maine

  1. Cover of Ancient Law

    Ancient Law

    1861

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