Habeas corpus : from England to empire / Paul D. Halliday.
| Author/creator | Halliday, Paul D., 1961- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Cambridge, Mass. : Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2010. |
| Description | ix, 502 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction : Hearing the sighs of prisoners -- The jailer jailed : 1605 and beyond -- Writing habeas corpus -- Writ of the prerogative -- Making judgments -- Making jurisdiction -- Making liberties, making subjects -- Legislators as judges -- Writ imperial -- The palladium of liberty in law's empire -- Appendix : A survey of habeas corpus use, 1500-1800. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2009035482 |
| ISBN | 9780674049017 (hbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0674049012 (hbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | KD7612 .H35 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |