Thomas Branch facts for kids
Thomas Branch was a British author who lived in the 1700s. He was active between 1738 and 1753. He is best known for his book about law, Principia Legis et Æquitatis. This book was seen as a collection of the best ideas and wisdom from English law.
About Thomas Branch
Not much is known about Thomas Branch's life. We don't have many details about where he lived or what he did day-to-day. We only know about his work through the books he published.
His Books
Thomas Branch wrote two main books. These were Thoughts on Dreaming (published in 1738) and Principia Legis et Æquitatis (published in 1753).
Thoughts on Dreaming
Thoughts on Dreaming was a book where Branch shared his ideas about dreams. It was written as a response to another book. That book, by Andrew Baxter, suggested that dreams were caused by supernatural beings. Branch disagreed with this idea. He wrote his book to explain why he believed dreams were not caused by supernatural forces.
Principia Legis et Æquitatis
Principia Legis et Æquitatis was a very important book. It was a collection of important sayings, definitions, and wise thoughts about law and fairness. Most of the text was in Latin.
The book was organized in alphabetical order. Many different versions of the book were published over time. Later editions, like one from 1822, even included translations of the Latin text. An American version was also published in 1824.
This book was highly valued as a textbook for students learning about law. A famous American lawyer named James Kent said it was a "very useful guide" for lawyers and judges. He also said it contained the "collected wisdom" of English law.
