The history of the law of primogeniture in England and its effect upon landed property This book examines the historical development of primogeniture, a legal principle dictating inheritance by the eldest son, within the English legal system. It investigates how this system shaped the distribution and ownership of landed estates throughout various historical periods. The work likely analyzes the social, economic, and legal ramifications of primogeniture on English society and its landed gentry.

This work appears to be a scholarly examination of a specific legal and historical topic. Its focus on primogeniture suggests a detailed analysis of English land law and its historical impact. The book likely appeals to legal historians, students of property law, and those interested in the social and economic history of England.