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Studying Roman Law

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Studying Roman Law
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Paul du Plessis
SeriesClassical World
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:128
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 135
ISBN/Barcode 9781780930268
ClassificationsDewey:340.54
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publication Date 5 July 2012
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Studying Roman Law is an introductory guide aimed at sixth-formers, students and those with a general interest wishing to obtain a basic overview of Roman private law during the first three centuries of the Common Era. It is not meant to be a replacement for more comprehensive and technical manuals on Roman law, but should rather be seen as introductory reading. Written in non-specialist language, it contains a basic overview of the sources of Roman private law and a guide to their use together with a survey of the main areas of the law using primary sources in translation. It also explains the different contexts in which these rules arose and operated as well as the mechanisms by which they were enforced against the backdrop of one of the most sophisticated and influential legal systems of the ancient world.

Author Biography

Paul du Plessis is senior lecturer in the School of Law, University of Edinburgh. He is a member of various organisations devoted to the study of legal history and is convener of the Edinburgh Roman Law Group.