In this comprehensive history of English law, the Joneses trace the evolution of tithes - the payment of a proportion of agriculture production to religious institutions - from Roman times through the 18th century. They explore the social, economic, and religious factors that led to the establishment and enforcement of tithing laws, and how these laws influenced the development of English society. Anyone with an interest in legal history or the history of Christianity in England will find this book to be an essential resource.

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