Sources Of The Roman Civil Law - William Grapel

""Sources of the Roman Civil Law: An Introduction to the Institutes of Justinian"" is a book written by William Grapel in 1857. The book is a comprehensive introduction to the Institutes of Justinian, which is a collection of laws and legal principles that formed the basis of Roman civil law. The author provides a detailed analysis of the sources of Roman civil law, including the Twelve Tables, the Institutes of Gaius, and the Digest of Justinian. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of Roman civil law. The author begins by discussing the historical background of Roman law, tracing its origins from the early Roman Republic to the reign of Justinian. He then examines the various sources of Roman law, including legislation, custom, and jurisprudence. The author also provides a detailed analysis of the Institutes of Justinian, which is one of the most important legal works in Western history. He discusses the structure of the Institutes, its contents, and its significance in the development of Roman law. Overall, ""Sources of the Roman Civil Law: An Introduction to the Institutes of Justinian"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Roman law. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the sources of Roman civil law, and it is written in a clear and accessible style that makes it easy to understand.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781437044980