Roman Law in Context

Informationen zum Autor fm.author_biographical_note1 Klappentext This book explains the rules of Roman law in the light of the society and economy in which it operated. The main topics discussed are the family and inheritance, property and the use of land, commercial transactions and the management of businesses, litigation and how easily the Roman citizen could assert his or her legal rights in practice. The book involves a minimum of legal technicality and is intended to be accessible to students and teachers of Roman history. Zusammenfassung This book explains the rules of Roman law in the light of the society and economy in which it operated. The main topics discussed are: the family and inheritance; property and the use of land; commercial transactions and the management of businesses; litigation and the assertion of legal rights. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction; 2. Sources and methodology; 3. Family and inheritance; 4. Property; 5. Commerce; 6. Litigation; Epilogue.

Product details

• Authors: David Johnston, David (University of Cambridge) Johnston
• Assisted by: P. A. Cartledge (Editor), P. D. a. Garnsey (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.09.1999
• EAN: 9780521630467
• ISBN: 978-0-521-63046-7
• No. of pages: 164
• Series: Key Themes in Ancient History; Key Themes in Ancient History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education