Originally published: London: Bladwin and Cradoock, 1832. Two Volumes. This extraordinary body of material includes such landmarks as The Statutes of the Realm, The Exon Domesday and the Red Book of the Exchequer. Cooper fulfilled this daunting task with enviable skill. What is more, he added detailed annotations that discuss the significance, reception history, provenance and other notable features of each record. Published more than 170 years ago, this study remains an incomparable guide.