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. Written in non-specialist language, 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 rules arose and operated as well as the mechanisms by which they were enforced against the backdrop of one of the most sophisticated and influential legal systems of the ancient world.

A concise, user-friendly introduction to Roman law written using non-specialist language and is aimed primarily at the secondary school/undergraduate market.

About the Author
Paul du Plessis is senior lecturer in the School of Law, University of Edinburgh. He is a member of various organisations devoted to the study of legal history and is convener of the Edinburgh Roman Law Group.


Book Information
ISBN 9781780930268
Author Paul du Plessis
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 172g