Henry Maine’s Ancient Law as an Expression of Victorian Humanism

This monograph offers a comprehensive contextual analysis of Maine’s Ancient Law , emphasising the author’s use of various sources to construct the book's key themes. Ancient Law was written as a sophisticated piece of rhetorical prose grounded in Maine’s education in the classics. Central to this analysis is the significant role of Roman law in shaping the narrative, particularly its influence on Maine’s arguments and conclusions. The monograph also positions Maine’s work within the broader int