Historical Introduction to the Private Law of Rome (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Muirhead, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1330876342 ISBN 13: 9781330876343

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlock the roots of private law in ancient Rome and see how contracts, property, and family rules shaped a civilization’s legal world. This expansive study traces Roman private law from its regal foundations through later reforms, including the XII Tables, Servius Tullius’s changes, and the transition to Justinian’s era. It blends historical context with a close look at legal ideas, the roles of praetors, and the evolving mechanisms that governed everyday rights and obligations.

The book surveys the key themes that built Roman private law, including how property and ownership were understood, how contracts developed, and how family and guardianship rules functioned in different periods. It explains major concepts such as mancipation, servitudes, and the shift from old forms of action to praetorian and later imperial procedures. You’ll also encounter important legal texts, judges, and lawmakers who shaped the system, from the Twelve Tables to post‑classical reforms.

- traces the evolution of property, possession, and ownership concepts
- explains main contract types, remedies, and the transition from older actions to formula-based procedure
- surveys influential legal periods, from the regal era through Justinian
- highlights the roles of praetors, jurists, and key legal innovations

Ideal for students and curious readers of legal history who want a solid, readable guide to how private law emerged and changed in Rome.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330876342
• ISBN 13: 9781330876343
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 481