A classic of legal history. The first modern presentation of German legal history in the form of a textbook comes from the pen of Hermann Conrad. The material is comprehensively presented, with the entire literature critically evaluated. Volume II covers the modern era, particularly the constitution and law of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation and the German territorial states up to the year 1806, as well as the history of German constitutional law in the 19th century, and the history of criminal law, procedural law, and private law in modern times. It also considers the history of constitution and law within the broader context of Europe's development and the beginnings of the rule of law. Review (excerpt): "We are pleased to note that the textbook appears to be very popular among students and other users, which is all the more remarkable.".