Description
Book SynopsisThis volume offers an extensive introduction to Western legal traditions from antiquity to the twentieth century. Drawing from a variety of scholarly writings, both in English and in translation, thirteen leading scholars present the current state of western legal history research and pave the way for new debates and future study. This is the ideal sourcebook for graduate students, as it enables them to approach the key questions of the field in an accessible way. Contributors are: Aniceto Masferrer, C.H. (Remco) van Rhee, Seán P. Donlan, Stephan Dusil, Gerald Schwedler, Jean-Louis Halpérin, Jan Hallebeek, Agustín Parise, Heikki Pihlajamäki, Dirk Heirbaut, Bernd Kannowski, Adolfo Giuliani, Olivier Moréteau, and Jacques Vanderlinden.
Trade ReviewThe press about volume 1 in the series: "[The book] succeeds as an excellent point of entry to what at times can seem like a highly complex subject. [..] [The editors] and their fellow contributors have undoubtedly got the new series off to the strongest possible start." – Warren Swain, The Edinburgh Law Review
Table of ContentsNotes on Contributors Western Legal Traditions: An Introduction Aniceto Masferrer, C.H. van Rhee, Seán P. Donlan and Cornelis Heesters 1 Antiquity (753 bc–565 ad) Jan Hallebeek 2 Early Middle Ages (500–1100) Stephan Dusil, Bernd Kannowski and Gerald Schwedler 3 High and Late Middle Ages (1100–1500) Dirk Heirbaut and Heikki Pihlajamäki 4 From Ius Commune Multi-normativity to a Sovereign Legislator (1500–1650) Adolfo Giuliani 5 1650–1775 Jean-Louis Halpérin 6 Revolutionary Period and Nineteenth Century (1776–1900) Aniceto Masferrer and C.H. van Rhee 7 Contemporary Period (1900–Present) Olivier Moréteau, Agustín Parise and Jacques Vanderlinden† Index
