The Constitutional History of England in Its Origin and Development

The Constitutional History of England in Its Origin and Development by William Stubbs provides a detailed exploration of the constitutional history of England focusing on the Germanic tribes the mark system the Salian law the evolution of the thegn class and the establishment of tithes. Stubbs delves into the social political and legal structures that shaped early English society highlighting the transition from communal land ownership to individualized ownership and the influence of central authority on legal customs. This historical account traces the development of English governance and the interplay between local self-government and royal authority.