Private Law Among The Romans: From The Pandects (1863) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437144659)

Private Law Among The Romans: From The Pandects (1863) is a book written by John George Phillimore that explores the private law system of the ancient Romans, as documented in the Pandects. The Pandects, also known as the Digest or the Justinian Code, is a collection of legal writings and opinions compiled in the 6th century AD under the direction of the Byzantine emperor Justinian I.In this book, Phillimore examines the various aspects of Roman private law, including property, contracts, and torts. He provides a detailed analysis of the legal principles and rules that governed these areas, as well as the historical context in which they developed. The book also includes translations and explanations of key passages from the Pandects, allowing readers to gain a deeper understanding of the Roman legal system.Overall, Private Law Among The Romans: From The Pandects (1863) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Roman law, legal history, or comparative law. It provides a comprehensive overview of the private law system of ancient Rome, and sheds light on the legal principles and concepts that continue to influence modern legal systems around the world.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.

Author: John George Phillimore
ISBN-10: 1437144659
ISBN-13: 9781437144659
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 448
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.31lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.91d