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When did Blackstone publish his first volume of Commentaries?

  • 1765

  • 1755

  • 1775

  • 1785

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Blackstone's first volume of Commentaries on the Laws of England was published in 1765. These influential legal treatises provided a comprehensive overview of the English legal system, shaping legal education and practice for centuries. Blackstone's Commentaries became a standard reference for lawyers, judges, and legal scholars, and their impact continues to be felt in the legal systems of many countries today.
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