Kings, Barons and Justices

Focusing on thirteenth-century English legislation, the book examines the Provisions of Westminster (1259) and the Statute of Marlborough (1267). It provides a detailed political and legal context for these statutes, utilizing a diverse array of manuscript sources to analyze their drafting process. Additionally, it explores how these laws were applied and interpreted up to 1307, marking it as a significant contribution to the study of legislative changes during this pivotal period.