Black book of the admiralty
Overview
Admiralty law
Admiralty law is a distinct body of law which governs maritime questions and offenses. It is a body of both domestic law governing maritime activities, and private international law governing the relationships between private entities which operate vessels on the oceans...
created over the course of several English monarchs' reigns, including the most important decisions of the High Court of Admiralty
Admiralty court
Admiralty courts, also known as maritime courts, are courts exercising jurisdiction over all maritime contracts, torts, injuries and offences.- Admiralty Courts in England and Wales :...
. Its starting point is the Rolls of Oléron
Rolls of Oleron
The Rolls of Oléron were the first formal statement of "maritime" or "admiralty" laws in northwestern Europe....
, which were promulgated in c. 1160 by Eleanor of Aquitaine
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Eleanor of Aquitaine was one of the wealthiest and most powerful women in Western Europe during the High Middle Ages. As well as being Duchess of Aquitaine in her own right, she was queen consort of France and of England...
, although the Black Book is undoubtedly later. The book itself states that the High Court of Admiralty was established during the reign of Edward I
Edward I of England
Edward I , also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots, was King of England from 1272 to 1307. The first son of Henry III, Edward was involved early in the political intrigues of his father's reign, which included an outright rebellion by the English barons...
(1272–1307), although more recent scholarship places the establishment at c. 1360 during the reign of Edward III
Edward III of England
Edward III was King of England from 1327 until his death and is noted for his military success. Restoring royal authority after the disastrous reign of his father, Edward II, Edward III went on to transform the Kingdom of England into one of the most formidable military powers in Europe...
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Quotations
To me, anything goes. But that's me.
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You need to look like a lady at the Oscars. Otherwise, Joan Rivers will tear you apart. Then again, you aren't really anyone till Joan Rivers tears you apart.
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The only rule is don't be boring and dress cute wherever you go. Life is too short to blend in.
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