The Strange Laws Of Old England

Description

Product ID:	9780749954154
Product Form:	Paperback / softback
Country of Manufacture:	GB
Title:	The Strange Laws Of Old England
Authors:	Author: Nigel Cawthorne
Page Count:	272
Subjects:	European history, British & Irish history, Social and cultural history, Humour, Social & cultural history, Humour, England
Description:	An entertaining tour of the wilder shores of the British legal system Did you know that: It''s against the law to check into a hotel in London under assumed names for the purpose of lovemaking? Under a statute of Edwards II all whales washed up on the shore belong to the monarch? Under a Tudor law Welshmen are not allowed into the city of Chester after dark? In THE STRANGE LAWS OF OLD ENGLAND, Nigel Cawthorne unearths an extraordinary collection of the most bizarre and arcane laws that have been enacted over the centuries. Some of the laws, incredibly, are still in force. It is still illegal to enter the Houses of Parliament in a suit of armour . . . This elegant and amusing book is perfect for everyone fascinated by the eccentric history of these islands.
Imprint Name:	Piatkus Books
Publisher Name:	Little, Brown Book Group
Country of Publication:	GB
Publishing Date:	2013-05-02

Weight	222 g
Dimensions	198 × 126 × 18 mm