"The Law Book presents a comprehensive look at the rules by which we live our lives... Roffer takes us around the globe to antient Rome and medieval England before transporting us forward to contemporary accounts that tackle everything from civil rights, surrogacy, and assisted suicide to the 2000 U.S. presidential election, Google Books, and the fight for marriage equality. Organized chronologically, the entries each consist of a short essay and a stunning image, while the "Notes and further reading" section provides resources for more in-depth study..." --- From flip cover.