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An Introduction to the Study of the Roman Law (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Luther Stearns Cushing

 
9780483086388: An Introduction to the Study of the Roman Law (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Discover how Roman law shaped modern legal practice and how its history unfolds for curious readers. This guide explains the evolution from Justinian to the medieval era in accessible, plain language.

This introductory work surveys the Roman law’s origins, its rise through Justinian’s code, and how later scholars interpreted and taught the law. It also traces how Roman principles persisted in the West and how Greek and Roman texts influenced later legal systems, offering a clear map of a complex topic.

  • Understand the basic ideas behind Roman law and its key sources, such as the Digest, Code, and Basilica.
  • See how the law spread from Rome to the western and eastern empires and how conquerors shaped local practices.
  • Learn how scholars have studied and taught Roman law across the centuries, including the impact of the medieval school.
  • Gain a framework for how Roman legal concepts continued to influence later legal codes and traditions.
Ideal for readers of legal history, students new to Roman law, and anyone curious about how ancient rules shape today’s legal landscape.

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