{"title":"Kenneth Pennington","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKenneth Pennington\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a profound exploration of political and legal thought spanning the medieval and early modern periods. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Prince and the Law, 1200-1600\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the intricate relationship between governance and legal principles, illuminating the foundations of modern political theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect meticulous scholarship paired with clear analysis, making complex historical ideas accessible and relevant. Pennington’s contributions enrich understanding of how law and power intersect across pivotal centuries in European history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-prince-and-the-law-1200-1600-by-kenneth-pennington-9780520079953","title":"The Prince and the Law, 1200-1600","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe power of the prince versus the rights of his subjects is one of the basic struggles in the history of law and government. In this history of monarchy, conceptions of law and due process, Kenneth Pennington addresses that struggle and opens an entirely new vista in the study of Western legal tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Prince and the Law, 1200-1600\u003c\/em\u003e, Pennington investigates legal interpretations of the monarch's power from the 12th to the 17th century. Tracing the evolution of defendants' rights, he demonstrates that the origins of due process are not rooted in English common law as is generally assumed. It was not a sturdy Anglo-Saxon, but, most probably, a French jurist of the late 13th century who wrote: \u003cem\u003eA man is innocent until proven guilty\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47433014968556,"sku":"9780520079953","price":131.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780520079953.jpg?v=1774765807"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kenneth-pennington.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}