The Security of Englishmen's Lives: Or, the Trust, Power and Duty of the Grand Juries of England: Explained According to the Fundamentals of the Engli

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First published in 1696, "The Security of Englishmen's Lives" is a classic treatise on the law and politics of England. Written by the eminent jurist and statesman Baron John Somers, the book argues for the importance of the grand jury system in protecting the lives and liberties of English citizens. Somers' writing is lucid and persuasive, making "The Security of Englishmen's Lives" a seminal work of legal and political thought.