Private Law Among The Romans: From The Pandects (1863)

By John George Phillimore

Book Overview

Private Law Among The Romans: From The Pandects is a book written by John George Phillimore in 1863. The book focuses on the private law system that was prevalent in ancient Rome, as derived from the Pandects. The Pandects, also known as the Digest, was a collection of Roman laws compiled by the Byzantine emperor Justinian I in the 6th century AD. The book provides a detailed analysis of various aspects of private law in ancient Rome, such as property rights, contracts, obligations, and succession. Phillimore explores the historical and cultural context in which these laws were developed, and how they evolved over time. He also examines the influence of Roman law on modern legal systems, particularly in Europe.Private Law Among The Romans: From The Pandects is a valuable resource for students and scholars of Roman law, legal history, and comparative law. It provides a comprehensive overview of the private law system in ancient Rome and its lasting impact on the development of modern legal systems.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: 1164943510
• ISBN13: 9781164943518
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"