Studying Roman law / Paul J. du Plessis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Du Plessis, Paul J., 1974- author.

Series:

Classical world series.

Classical World Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Roman law.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (182 p.)

Place of Publication:

London : Bloomsbury, [2012]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Studying Roman Law is an introductory guide aimed at sixth-formers, students and those with a general interest wishing to obtain a basic overview of Roman private law during the first three centuries of the Common Era. It is not meant to be a replacement for more comprehensive and technical manuals on Roman law, but should rather be seen as introductory reading. It contains a basic overview of the sources of Roman private law and a guide to their use together with a survey of the main areas of the law using primary sources in translation. It also explains the different contexts in which these

Contents:

Cover Page; Title Page; Contents; Timeline; Preface; Translations and Abbreviations; 1. Sources and methods; 2. 'Persons'; 3. 'Things'; 3.1. Property; 3.2. Obligations; 3.3. Succession; 4. 'Actions'; Bibliography; Copyright Page

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781472503053

1472503058

9781472503060

1472503066

OCLC:

830162551