Contents.
Introduction.
Sect. I.On the Study of the Law.Page 3.
Sect. II.Of the Nature of Laws in general.38.
Sect. III.Of the Laws of England.63.
Sect. IV.Of the Countries subject to the Laws of England.93.
Book I. Of the Rights of Persons.
Chap. I.Of the absolute Rights of Individuals.121.
Chap. II.Of the Parliament.146.
Chap. III.Of the King, and his Title.190.
Chap. IV.Of the King’s royal Family.219.
Chap. V.Of the Councils belonging to the King.227.
Chap. VI.Of the King’s Duties.233.
Chap. VII.Of the King’s Prerogative.237.
Chap. VIII.Of the King’s Revenue.281.
Chap. IX.Of subordinate Magistrates.338.
Chap. X.Of the People, whether Aliens, Denizens, or Natives.366.
Chap. XI.Of the Clergy.376.
Chap. XII.Of the Civil State.396.
Chap. XIII.Of the Military and Maritime States.407.
Chap. XIV.Of Master and Servant.422.
Chap. XV.Of Husband and Wife.433.
Chap. XVI.Of Parent and Child.446.
Chap. XVII.Of Guardian and Ward.460.
Chap. XVIII.Of Corporations.467.