Download or read book Origins of Ownership written by D. R. Denman and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-26 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The English systems of land tenure have influenced land-holding far beyond Britain. Freehold, for example, a common-place in many places, has its origin in the feudal tenure of Anglo-Norman England. Much has been written about the origins of English land ownership but the contributions are hidden. This book, originally published in 1958 draws together legal, economic and social historical themes, introducing the reader to the authoritative texts of the many aspects of the subject up until the 16th Century.