Drawing together papers from a variety of disciplines, including law, economics, politics and art history, this book considers fundamental issues of property in the early modern period. It offers a challenge to conventional interpretations 'Splendid collection.' - John Habakkuk, Times Literary Supplement`These essays successfully illustrate the multiplicity of property claims in the early modern period.' - The Times'This is a book which should be regarded as a statement of the current state of investigation.' - Sarah Barber Lancaster University'Many scholars in varied fields will find something interesting and stimulating here, and we can hope that the experience of seeing contributions to these fields grouped together will encourage us to explore our diverse disciplines in the light of the property debate.' - Sarah Barber, Lancaster University'This is an excellent conception for a book; one of those ideas you are amazed has not happened before.' - Bulletin Vol 22, No 2 Autumn 1997 2, Autumn 1997