History Of Roman Private Law - Edwin Charles Clark - Bog

""History of Roman Private Law: Part 1, Sources"" is a comprehensive book written by Edwin Charles Clark in 1906. The book provides a detailed account of the development of Roman private law, focusing specifically on the sources of law in ancient Rome. The author delves into the various legal codes, statutes, and judicial decisions that formed the basis of Roman law, and analyzes their impact on the evolution of the legal system.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of Roman private law. The first chapter provides an introduction to the sources of Roman law, including the Twelve Tables, the Praetorian Edict, and the writings of legal scholars. The subsequent chapters explore in detail the different sources of law, including the ius civile, ius gentium, and ius honorarium.The author also discusses the role of the Roman courts in interpreting and enforcing the law, and examines the influence of Greek philosophy and Roman religion on the development of legal concepts. The book concludes with a discussion of the legacy of Roman private law, and its impact on modern legal systems.Overall, ""History of Roman Private Law: Part 1, Sources"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of law, and provides a fascinating insight into the legal system of ancient Rome.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.