Introduction To Roman Law, An

Description:
This book sketches the history of Roman Private Law from the Twelve Tables to modern times, and sets out the elements of the system. It does not attempt to summarize the whole law, but explains and evaluates its most characteristic and influential features. This edition contains additional material, provided by Ernest Metzger, including an introductory forward, a revised bibliography, and a glossary of Latin terms.

Table of Contents:
FOREWORD; PREFACE; HISTORY AND SOURCES OF THE LAW; I. Introduction; II. Sources of the Law; III. The Work of Justinian; IV. The Second Life of Roman Law; V. Ius Naturale, Ius Gentium; LAW OF PERSONS; LAW OF PROPERTY; LAW OF OBLIGATIONS; I. Contracts; II. Delict and Quasi-Delict; III. Quasi-Contract; SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY; GLOSSARY; INDEX