The Institutes Of Justinian (1873) - Thomas Erskine Holland - Bog

The Institutes of Justinian is a legal text written by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century AD. This particular edition of the text was translated into English by Thomas Erskine Holland and published in 1873. The Institutes are a fundamental source of Roman law and served as the basis for the legal systems of many countries throughout Europe. The book covers a wide range of topics, including property law, contract law, and criminal law. It is divided into four books, each of which focuses on a specific area of law. The first book covers the law of persons, including the legal status of individuals and the rules governing marriage and family law. The second book covers the law of things, including property rights and the law of succession. The third book covers the law of obligations, including contract law and tort law. The fourth and final book covers the law of actions, including civil and criminal procedure. The Institutes of Justinian is a highly influential text that continues to be studied and referenced by legal scholars today.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.