03263nam 2200673 a 450 991082795220332120200520144314.09780511612138(electronic bk.)051100141X(electronic bk.)1280420227(electronic bk.)0511612133(electronic bk.)0511149565(electronic bk.)0511050925(electronic bk.)(CKB)111004366730638(EBL)201985(OCoLC)475916428(SSID)ssj0000239306(PQKBManifestationID)11173991(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000239306(PQKBWorkID)10250147(PQKB)10504860(UkCbUP)CR9780511612138(MiAaPQ)EBC201985(Au-PeEL)EBL201985(CaPaEBR)ebr10014924(CaONFJC)MIL42022(EXLCZ)9911100436673063819981130d1999 uy 0engur|||||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierRoman law in context /David Johnston1st ed.Cambridge, U.K. ;New York Cambridge University Press19991 online resource (ix, 153 pages) digital, PDF file(s)Key themes in ancient historyTitle from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).Print version: 0521639611 0521630460 Includes bibliographical references (p. [140]-150) and index.Preface; CHAPTER 1 Introduction; CHAPTER 2 Sources and methodology; CHAPTER 3 Family and inheritance; CHAPTER 4 Property; CHAPTER 5 Commerce; CHAPTER 6 Litigation; Epilogue; Glossary of legal terms; Bibliographical essay; Bibliography; IndexRoman Law in Context explains how Roman law worked for those who lived by it, by viewing it in the light of the society and economy in which it operated. The book discusses three main areas of Roman law and life: the family and inheritance; property and the use of land; commercial transactions and the management of businesses. It also deals with the question of litigation and how readily the Roman citizen could assert his or her legal rights in practice. In addition it provides an introduction to using the main sources of Roman law. The book ends with an epilogue discussing the role of Roman law in medieval and modern Europe, a bibliographical essay, and a glossary of legal terms. The book involves the minimum of legal technicality and is intended to be accessible to students and teachers of Roman history as well as interested general readers.Key themes in ancient history.Roman lawPopular worksJustice, Administration of (Roman law)Popular worksRomeSocial life and customsRomeCommerceRoman lawJustice, Administration of (Roman law)340.5/4Johnston David1961-1667969MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910827952203321Roman law in context4028211UNINA