Roman Law in Context

By David Johnston | Publisher: Cambridge University Press

About the book

This brief survey of Roman law in practice sets the law in its social and economic context, avoiding all unnecessary legal technicalities, and shows its importance for a wider understanding of Roman history. The second edition has been extensively updated and includes a new chapter on crime and punishment.

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ISBN 9781108476300
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ISBN 9781108700160

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This brief survey of Roman law in practice sets the law in its social and economic context, avoiding all unnecessary legal technicalities, and shows its importance for a wider understanding of Roman history. The second edition has been extensively updated and includes a new chapter on crime and punishment.

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This brief survey of Roman law in practice sets the law in its social and economic context, avoiding all unnecessary legal technicalities, and shows its importance for a wider understanding of Roman history. The second edition has been extensively updated and includes a new chapter on crime and punishment.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Roman Law in Context?

History and Archaeology > History > Ancient history

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Roman Law in Context has 220 page(s)

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Roman Law in Context?

David Johnston

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Cambridge University Press

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Roman Law in Context is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781108476300) and paperback(ISBN 9781108700160)

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