Anciennes loix des François conservées dans les coutumes angloises recueillies par Littleton, Vol. II

A remarkable window onto medieval jurisprudence, this volume gathers the ancient French statutes that were tacked onto Littleton’s observations of English custom. Compiled by a distinguished lawyer‑scholar of the Parlement, the work blends Latin excerpts with French commentary, offering a rare cross‑cultural perspective on the legal landscape after the Norman Conquest. Listeners will hear the meticulous organization of the text, from its opening tables of contents to the extensive appendices that document the sources behind each observation.

The treatise is divided into fourteen books that walk the audience through the practical workings of royal and vicomital courts, the formalities that precede judgments, and even the ritualized combat that once settled disputes. It also explores the status of serfs, the rights of widows, inheritance issues for legitimate and illegitimate children, and the intricate procedures for land and debt claims. Rich with authentic legal language and vivid examples, the work brings to life the everyday concerns and dramatic procedures of a bygone legal world.