For this reader, the three chapters concerning the influence of Blackstone were the highlight of a splendid collection...Unlike the Commentaries themselves, this book is not intended as a systematic or scientific work. However, for a collection of essays it is remarkable how well the various chapters complement each other. The book repays reading as a whole.

Ian Williams, Cambridge Law Journal

The worth of Blackstone and his Commentaries, as a collection of essays, is not to be measured by the distinction of the authors of its various chapters although, in this case, it is difficult to imagine a more impressive collection of scholars covering such a broad range of expertise upon a single person's life and work. Happily, the quality of the writing, in this case, matches the outstanding reputations of its respective authors.

I happily recommend Blackstone and his Commentaries as a collection of essays each of which is full of interest and which, taken together, provide an important guide to Blackstone's historic contribution and his continuing relevance for the development of the law.

Stephen Keim, Hearsay

[An] excellent book [which will] form the foundation for any future scholarship on Blackstone and his commentaries.

R.B. Bernstein, The Law and Politics Book Review

This is a very interesting and useful collection of essays, which show very clearly how, nearly 250 years after the publication of his greatest work, there still remains much to be said about the Commentator.

Michael Lobban, The Journal of Legal History, 31:3

Taken all together, the essays give a mixed answer to the question of the enduring value of the Commentaries (on the Law of England). Differences of opinion among the authors of these essays appear. They are united, however, in having something of interest to say in drawing diverse conclusions.

R H Helmholz, Comparative Legal History