A more explicitly 'historical' method appears in his published work from this time with its insistence upon the careful historicisation - the placing in time and place - not only of legal doctrine but also of the notions of legal obligation and the exercise of public authority at play in that setting.
His written work from this era showcases a more pronounced 'historical' methodology, where he emphasizes the significance of accurately situating events and concepts within their precise temporal and spatial contexts, encompassing not only legal doctrine but also the exercise of public power and the notion of legal obligation.