Roman Law: An Historical Introduction

Hans Julius Wolff

ISBN 10: 0806112964 / ISBN 13: 9780806112961

Published by University of Oklahoma Press, 1976

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Roman Law: An Historical Introduction
• Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
• Publication Date: 1976
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0806112964
• ISBN 13: 9780806112961
• Binding: Paperback / softback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 278 grams

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Synopsis

One of the great and lasting influences on the course of Western culture, Roman law occupies a unique place in the history of the civilized world. Originally the law of a small rural community, then of a powerful city-state, it became the law of an empire which embraced almost all of the known civilized world.

The influence of Roman law extends into modern times and is reflected in the great codifications of private law that have come into existence in Europe, America, and Asia. Even now, Roman law in modified form is the law of the land in Scotland, and the civil code of Louisiana is directly based on Roman law. Forming an important part in the historical and intellectual background of understanding and a basis for further development of the principles of international jurisprudence.

In this book an international authority on Roman legal history sets forth in clear, understandable English the institutions of Roman law and traces their development through the Byzantine Empire into medieval and modern Europe. It is an indispensable study for every American lawyer and for anyone interesting in legal and political history.

About the Author

Hans Julius Wolff held the degree of Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Berlin. He served as a staff member of the Thesaurius Linguage Latinae, Munich, as a judge in Berlin, and as a judge in Berlin, and as professor and lecturer in law in universities in Germany, Panama, and the United States.