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The Law Book

by DK

A visual guide to legal history

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A visual guide to legal history

Spanning legal milestones from the Code of Hammurabi and Magna Carta to debates around digital-age copyright and the “right to be forgotten,” this overview places laws and legal institutions in historical context. More than 90 milestones are presented alongside charts, timelines, graphs, and illustrations, linking legal precedents with the religious, political, and moral codes that have shaped societies. The range extends across universal suffrage, workers’ rights, and international bodies, offering a broad map of how law has changed across time and place.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Adults beginning to explore legal history
  • Students seeking a broad overview of law
  • Readers wanting a visual reference with timelines and charts

Themes

Legal history and precedentsRights and legislationReligious, political, and moral codesInternational legal institutions

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Book overview

Learn about the most important legal milestones in history in The Law Book.

Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Law in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Law Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in.

This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Law, with:

- More than 90 ground-breaking legal milestones
- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts
- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout
- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding

The Law Book is a captivating introduction to the legal precedents, and religious, political, and moral codes that have shaped the world we live in, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Discover the most important milestones in legal history, from the Code of Hammurabi to groundbreaking legislation including Magna Carta and the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, all through exciting text and bold graphics.

Your Law Questions, Simply Explained


This engaging overview goes into legal history across the world, all the way into the 21st century, with copyright in the digital age, same-sex marriage, and the "right to be forgotten". If you thought it was difficult to learn about legislations and legal history, The Law Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. Learn about the most important breakthroughs, like the fight for universal suffrage and workers' rights, and the establishment of international legal bodies like INTERPOL and the European Court of Justice.

The Big Ideas Series

With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Law Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.
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