Commentaries of the Laws of England Book the First

Excerpts on the laws of England, regarding parent-child obligations, inheritance and lineage, legitimacy, and bastardy.

Inheritance and succession

Children--Legal status, laws, etc.--Great Britain

Bastardy and illegitimate children

18th Century English Laws

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