Systems of law: Roman law

This edited collection presents an interesting and original series of essays on the roles of principle and pragmatism in Roman private law.

Die römische Klage aus der traditionell als Schuldkonstitut (constitutum debiti) bezeichneten Erfüllungszusage, die actio de pecunia constituta, gibt der Wissenschaft seit Jahrhunderten Rätsel auf.

Das Repetitorium gibt einen Überblick über die wichtigsten Gebiete des römischen Privatrechts.

Building Justice draws on the inspiring life of former Canadian Supreme Court Justice Frank Iacobucci to offer insight into the meaning of engaged citizenship through law.

Das römische Recht hat die europäischen Privatrechtssysteme der Gegenwart maßgeblich beeinflusst.

The first systematic historical treatment in English of public law in the later Roman Empire.

The delict of iniuria is among the most sophisticated products of the Roman legal tradition.

The trial of former SS lieutenant and Gestapo chief Klaus Barbie was France's first trial for crimes against humanity.

Demonstrates the paramount importance of laws in securing political equilibrium, stability, the integration of conquered peoples and a long-lasting empire.

Etwa 100 Jahre nach der Entstehung des Sachsenspiegels versieht der universitär ausgebildete Jurist Johann von Buch, dem Vorbild der Glossae Ordinariae des römisch-kanonischen Rechts folgend, das Rechtsbuch mit einer Glossierung.

This book explains the growth, durability and eventual shrinkage of Roman imperial power alongside the Roman state''s internal power structures.

Roman Law: An Introduction offers a clear and accessible introduction to Roman law for students of any legal tradition.

The colonization policies of Ancient Rome followed a range of legal arrangements concerning property distribution and state formation, documented in fragmented textual and epigraphic sources.

In times in which, in view of tremendous currents of migration, there is controversy over relations towards foreign law - such as the law involving marriage to minors - it is worth taking a look back at history.

The trial of former SS lieutenant and Gestapo chief Klaus Barbie was France's first trial for crimes against humanity.

From the mid-1960s through the mid-1990s, Canada was in a state of ongoing political crisis.

From the mid-1960s through the mid-1990s, Canada was in a state of ongoing political crisis.

Notre droit nous vient de Rome.

How Roman law has influenced European legal and political thought from antiquity to the present day.

This fascinating collection considers the dialogue between technical literature and imperial society in the Roman Empire.

In the first volume in this new series on Roman society and law, Saskia T.

El autor ha procurado describir en este libro los momentos más significativos del acontecer del derecho privado de Occidente que de preferencia puedan interesar a un lector nacional.

Originally published between 1920-70,The History of Civilization was a landmark in early twentieth century publishing.

Born in Ireland in 1879, W.

The colonization policies of Ancient Rome followed a range of legal arrangements concerning property distribution and state formation, documented in fragmented textual and epigraphic sources.

This study addresses the ius commune's relation to and influence on English law.

Roman contract law has profoundly influenced subsequent legal systems throughout the world, but is inarguably an important subject in its own right.

Este libro aborda las alternativas de vigencia temporal del derecho a la impugnacion de la primera sentencia condenatoria en el regimen de procedimiento penal colombiano.

Draws from a wealth of primary sources to outline how classical Roman property law was reinvented by liberal nineteenth-century jurists.

In this book, Andrew Riggsby surveys the main areas of Roman law, and their place in Roman life.

How Roman law has influenced European legal and political thought from antiquity to the present day.