Roman law forms an important part of the intellectual background to many of the legal systems currently in force in continental Europe, Latin America and other

Roman law forms an important part of the intellectual background of many legal systems currently in force in continental Europe, Latin America and other parts o

Ancient Rome is the only society in the history of the western world whose legal profession evolved autonomously, distinct and separate from institutions of pol

Comprehensive and accessible, this book offers a concise synthesis of the evolution of the law in Western Europe, from ancient Rome to the beginning of the twen

This unique publication offers a complete history of Roman law, from its early beginnings through to its resurgence in Europe where it was widely applied until