Roman Law and the Origins of the Civil Law Tradition

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 the eighteenth century. Besides a detailed overview of the sources of Roman law, the book also includes sections on private and criminal law...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mousourakis, George
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2015, 2015
Edition:1st ed. 2015
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1. The Historical and Constitutional Context of Roman Law: A Brief Overview
  • 2. The Sources of Roman Law
  • 3. The Private Law
  • 4. Criminal Law and Criminal Justice
  • 5. The Codification of Roman Law
  • 6. Roman Law and Byzantine Imperial Legislation
  • 7. The Survival and Resurgence of Roman Law in Western Europe
  • 8. Codification and the Rise of Modern Civil Law