Summoned to the Roman Courts: Famous Trials from Antiquity (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780520294851)

Summoned to the Roman Courts is the first work by Detlef Liebs, an internationally recognized expert on ancient Roman law, to be made available in English. Originally presented as a series of popular lectures, this book brings to life a thousand years of Roman history through sixteen studies of famous court cases--from the legendary trial of Horatius for the killing of his sister, to the trial of Jesus Christ, to that of the Christian leader Priscillian for heresy. Drawing on a wide variety of ancient sources, the author not only paints a vivid picture of ancient Roman society, but also illuminates how ancient legal practices still profoundly affect how the law is implemented today.

Author: Detlef Liebs
ISBN-10: 0520294858
ISBN-13: 9780520294851
Publisher: University of California Press
Language: English
Published: 02/23/2017
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.64d