Description
Book SynopsisBorkowski''s Textbook on Roman Law is the leading contemporary textbook in the field of Roman law, and has been written with undergraduate students firmly in mind. The book provides a clear and highly engaging account of Roman private law and civil procedure, with coverage of all key topics, including the Roman legal system, and the law of persons, property, and obligations.The book gives a comprehensive overview of both the historical context and modern relevance of Roman law today. Included are references to a wide range of scholarly texts, to ground the judicious account of Roman law firmly in contemporary scholarship. There are also examples from legal practice, as well as truncated timelines at the start of each chapter to illustrate how the law developed over time.The book contains a wealth of learning features, including chapter summaries, diagrams and maps. A major feature of the book is the inclusion of translated extracts from the most important sources of Roman law: the Dige
Trade ReviewThe most useful modern title in the English language. * Stefan Enchelmaier, Professor of European and Comparative Law, University of Oxford *
It is far and away the best introduction to Roman law in terms of both clarity and coherence. * Caroline Humfress, Professor in Mediaeval History, University of St Andrews *
Table of Contents1: Introduction: Rome - a historical sketch I. The Roman Legal System 2: The sources of Roman law 3: Roman litigation II. The Law of Persons 4: Status, slavery and citizenship 5: The Roman family III. The Law of Property and Inheritance 6: Interests in property 7: Acquiring ownership 8: Inheritance IV. The Law of Obligations 9: Obligations: general principles and obligations arising from contracts 10: Obligations arising from delict V. Roman Law and the Modern World 11: Roman law and the European ius commune
