The principles and practice of the Civil code of Japan [1921]

Hardcover binding. Language: English. Approximately 912 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1921. Text in English. This monumental work by Joseph Ernest De Becker provides an exhaustive analysis of the Japanese Civil Code, offering both theoretical insights and practical applications. Published in 1921, it remains a foundational text for understanding the development of Japanese civil law in the early 20th century. The author, a prominent legal scholar, examines the code's structure, key provisions, and judicial interpretations, making this volume indispensable for researchers in comparative law, legal history, and Japanese studies. De Becker's work not only elucidates the technical aspects of the code but also contextualizes it within the broader legal and social developments of the time. This reprint makes this important historical legal text accessible to contemporary scholars and practitioners. Book images are non-contractual.