Principles of English Commercial Law provides students with a high-quality overview of this key area of English law. Drawing together updated chapters from the third edition of English Private Law, the subjects covered include the law on agency, sale of goods, carriage of goods by sea, carriage of goods by air and land, insurance, banking, bailment, security, and insolvency. Written by a team of acknowledged experts, the chapters give a clear, simple, and accurate overview of the guiding principles and rules of English commercial law, a vital topic in law degrees and on professional courses. Whether looking for an accessible, conceptual introduction to the area or a handy revision reference, students will find this book invaluable.About the Author: Andrew Burrows, Professor of the Law of England, University of Oxford and All Souls College Andrew Burrows QC FBA DCL is Professor of the Law of England and Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford. He is also a Barrister and Honorary Bencher of Middle Temple.Table of Contents: 1 Francis Reynolds: Agency; 2 Ewan McKendrick: Sale of Goods; 3 Francis Rose: Carriage of Goods by Sea; 4 Malcolm Clarke: Carriage of Goods by Air and Land; 5 Malcolm Clarke: Insurance; 6 Richard Hooley: Banking; 7 Norman Palmer: Bailment; 8 Lionel Smith: Security; 9 Michael Bridge: Insolvency