The Sources of Roman Law: Problems and Methods for Ancient Historians

by O.F. Robinson

Book Overview

The notion and understanding of law penetrated society in Ancient Rome to a degree unparalleled in modern times. The poet Juvenal, for instance, described the virtuous man as a good soldier, faithful guardian, incorruptible judge and honest witness.
This book is concerned with four central questions: Who made the law? Where did a Roman go to discover what the law was? How has the law survived to be known to us today? And what procedures were...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415089948
• ISBN13: 9780415089944
• Release Date: December 1996
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.7" x 8.6"