William Blackstone Books

William Blackstone was an English jurist and judge who became the first Vinerian Professor of Common Law at Oxford University. His lectures on English law, the first of their kind, became a definitive reference on the principles of Common Law. These works were profoundly influential in shaping American constitutional law and continue to be cited in U.S. Supreme Court decisions today. His vision for legal education laid the groundwork for the modern system of American law schools.