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Book Synopsis: Michael Ariens proves that no state possesses a richer or more surprising legal history than Texas. In narrative as engaging as it is accessible, he has produced an overarching consideration of Lone Star law and legal culture—something notably missing in other Texas histories. After taking readers chronologically from early settlement through 1920, Ariens focuses on particular areas of Texas law, including property, family, business, criminal, and civil harms (tort), and on the history of Texas’s legal profession itself. Through illuminating and utterly Texan particulars, Ariens helps us understand a place at once southern and western, Spanish and Mexican, republic and state.
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Discover the captivating legal history of Texas with Lone Star Law: A Legal History of Texas. Written by Michael Ariens, this fascinating book delves into the rich and surprising legal culture that has shaped the Lone Star State. Unlike any other Texas history book, Lone Star Law provides a comprehensive overview of the legal system in Texas from early settlement to 1920.
Uncover the unique legal landscape of Texas as Ariens explores various areas of law such as property, family, business, criminal, and civil harms. Dive into the history of Texas’s legal profession itself and gain valuable insights into the development of the state's legal system over time.
With Ariens’ compelling narrative and his meticulous attention to Texan particulars, reading Lone Star Law is like embarking on a journey through a world that is both southern and western, Spanish and Mexican, republic and state. Gain a deeper understanding of Texas's identity and heritage through the lens of its legal history.
Dive into the rich legal tapestry of Texas with Lone Star Law: A Legal History of Texas. Order now and unlock the secrets that have shaped the state's legal system for generations.
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