An introduction to Roman law

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Title:

An introduction to Roman law

Author:

Nicholas, Barry.

ISBN:

9780198760634

Personal Author:

Nicholas, Barry.

Publication Information:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2008.

Physical Description:

xvi, 300 pages ; 22 cm.

Series:

Clarendon law series

Clarendon law series.

General Note:

Originally published: 1962.

Contents:

History and Sources of the Law -- Introduction -- Sources of the Law -- The Work of Justinian -- The Second Life of Roman Law -- Ius Naturale, Ius Gentium -- Law of Persons -- Law of Property -- Law of Obligations -- Contracts -- Delict and Quasi-Delict -- Quasi-Contract.

Abstract:

"This book sketches the history of Roman Private Law from the Twelve Tables to modern times, and sets out the elements of the system. It does not attempt to summarize the whole law, but explains and evaluates its most characteristic and influential features. "--Publisher's website.

Subject Term:

Roman law.

Added Author:

Metzger, Ernest.

Copies:

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This book sketches the history of Roman Private Law from the Twelve Tables to modern times, and sets out the elements of the system. It does not attempt to summarize the whole law, but explains and evaluates its most characteristic and influential features.