A History Of Continental Criminal Law (1916)

By Carl Ludwig Von Bar, Ludwig Von Bar, Thomas Sydney Bell

Book Overview

""A History of Continental Criminal Law"" is a comprehensive study of the development of criminal law in Europe from ancient times to the early 20th century. Written by Carl Ludwig Von Bar, a German jurist and legal historian, the book delves into the various legal systems of continental Europe, including Roman law, medieval law, and modern civil law. It explores the evolution of criminal law in these different contexts, examining the roles of legal institutions, concepts of punishment, and the treatment of offenders. The book also considers the influence of social and political factors on criminal law, including the impact of the Enlightenment and the rise of nationalism. Overall, ""A History of Continental Criminal Law"" offers a rich and detailed account of the development of criminal law in Europe, making it an essential resource for legal scholars and historians alike.And Introductions By William Renwick Riddell And Edwin R. Keedy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436732719
• ISBN13: 9781436732710
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 620 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"