--- product_id: 1274021 title: "The Rule of Law" price: "RM164" currency: MYR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/1274021-the-rule-of-law store_origin: MY region: Malaysia --- # New mint condition guaranteed Same-day dispatch before noon No quibbles returns The Rule of Law **Price:** RM164 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📚 Unlock the foundation of justice and power—before everyone else does! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Rule of Law - **How much does it cost?** RM164 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.my](https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/1274021-the-rule-of-law) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Risk-Free Reading:** No quibbles returns mean zero hassle if it’s not your perfect read. - • **Bridging Law & Society:** Explore how the rule of law shapes fair governance, economic growth, and global peace. - • **Essential Legal Insight:** Authored by Britain’s former senior law lord, a must-have for thought leaders. - • **Lightning-Fast Dispatch:** Order before noon, ship same day—because your curiosity can't wait. - • **Flawless Condition, Every Time:** Mint condition copies ensure you receive pristine pages and cover. ## Overview ‘The Rule of Law’ is a concise, authoritative exploration by a former senior UK law lord, unpacking the core principles that underpin modern democratic societies. This book demystifies the concept, linking it to governance, economic progress, and international cooperation, making it essential reading for professionals, students, and anyone invested in the future of society. ## Description "The Rule of Law" is a phrase much used but little examined. The idea of the rule of law as the foundation of modern states and civilizations has recently become even more talismanic than that of democracy, but what does it actually consist of? In this brilliant short book, Britain's former senior law lord, and one of the world's most acute legal minds, examines what the idea actually means. He makes clear that the rule of law is not an arid legal doctrine but is the foundation of a fair and just society, is a guarantee of responsible government, is an important contribution to economic growth and offers the best means yet devised for securing peace and co-operation. He briefly examines the historical origins of the rule, and then advances eight conditions which capture its essence as understood in western democracies today. He also discusses the strains imposed on the rule of law by the threat and experience of international terrorism. The book will be influential in many different fields and should become a key text for anyone interested in politics, society, and the state of our world. Review: Great book for the beginner. - As Tom Bingham had said in his preface, this book is suitable not only for lawyer but also for non-lawyer who has interested in the concept of the Rule of Law. The author traced us back through its history and origins in Part I, then described the most important elements for being the state governed by the Rule of Law in Part II, and go on about interrelationship between the Rule of Law and the International Communities in Part III. Its contents are essential with useful footnotes. The writing style is, for ordinary reader; non-lawyer, easy to follow. I highly recommend this one. Review: Great Foundation Book - A great book for new law students. ## Features - New - Mint Condition - Dispatch same day for order received before 12 noon - Guaranteed packaging - No quibbles returns ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #239,797 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,500 in Law (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,472 Reviews | ## Images ![The Rule of Law - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/818K0VSBkuL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book for the beginner. *by A***G on May 28, 2014* As Tom Bingham had said in his preface, this book is suitable not only for lawyer but also for non-lawyer who has interested in the concept of the Rule of Law. The author traced us back through its history and origins in Part I, then described the most important elements for being the state governed by the Rule of Law in Part II, and go on about interrelationship between the Rule of Law and the International Communities in Part III. Its contents are essential with useful footnotes. The writing style is, for ordinary reader; non-lawyer, easy to follow. I highly recommend this one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Foundation Book *by T***C on June 18, 2025* A great book for new law students. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good masterpiece for public law student, but not for everyone *by R***N on June 18, 2018* As an adult law student, just wanna learn more from this book about what is rule of law, especially where I'm living is debating day and night about losing the spirit of rule of law in our legal system. I have to say the book is not particularly interesting, if you are not enthusiastic about law or studying law, the topic maybe too easy to attract you to start reading it and eventually you might feel a little bit boring. However, few things mentioned by late Lord Bingham are very interesting, at least to me, about the history of rule of law and his perspectives about how to deal with it in the future. I would recommend to law student reading this book, especially who wants to focus on public law. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Rule of Law by Tom Bingham - Paperback - Picador The Secret Barrister: Stories of the Law and How It's Broken --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/1274021-the-rule-of-law](https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/1274021-the-rule-of-law) --- *Product available on Desertcart Malaysia* *Store origin: MY* *Last updated: 2026-09-08*