The Law Book

by DK
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ISBN: 9780744020410
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Discover the big ideas behind more than 90 of history's most important legal rulings and milestone laws--from the earliest civilizations to the 21st century.

From the philosophical, religious, and moral codes of the world's earliest societies, such as the Law Code of Hammurabi or the Ten Commandments, through groundbreaking legislation such as Magna Carta and the Slavery Abolition Act, this latest title in DK's bestselling Big Ideas series offers an essential exploration of legal history across the world all the way into the 21st century with copyright in the digital age, gay marriage, and the "right to be forgotten." With entries on the fight for universal suffrage and workers' rights and the establishment of international legal bodies like INTERPOL and the European Court of Justice, The Law Book explores and explains the stories behind each milestone development.

Using the Big Ideas series' trademark combination of authoritative, clear text and bold graphics, The Law Book makes each entry accessible and easy to understand. Packed with inspirational quotations, eye-catching infographics, and "mind maps," it offers essential reading for anyone with a professional or personal interest in law, the legal system, or history and social change.

Series Overview: Big Ideas Simply Explained series uses creative design and innovative graphics along with straightforward and engaging writing to make complex subjects easier to understand. With over 7 million copies worldwide sold to date, these award-winning books provide just the information needed for students, families, or anyone interested in concise, thought-provoking refreshers on a single subject.

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Author: DK
  • ISBN: 9780744020410
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 9.20 x 0.90
  • Number Of Pages: 336
  • Publication Year: 2020

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