An Introduction to Roman Law

by Barry Nicholas, Ernest Metzger

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.

Genres: Law, History, Nonfiction, Philosophy

281 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1962

Reviews

[Kacper Kryk · Rating 5 out of 5]

mega super ksiazka

[Nathan Arballo · Rating 3 out of 5]

The author did a great job of explaining, I just did not understand all of it. The only thing I really learned was that Rome was very advanced for its time but not perfect and could still be subject to corruption. Besides this The book was ok, just didn't understand much of what it was trying to tell me. Honestly, I was very excited to read this but after reading it I want nothing to do with it and subjects concerning it. Most of it went straight over my head but I will say this, never in my life have I had to question why I decided to read a book. I am happy to have the extra knowledge but it was not worth the headaches.

[Holly olivia · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is the worst book on Roman law I have ever had the displeasure of reading. It is the most nonsensical account. They only put it on the reading list because he used to be the principal of my college but really, in light of his failures here, they should take his name off the website and remove his portrait from hall.

[Phillip · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 summarise the whole law but explains and evaluates its most characteristic and influential features. Highly Recommended!

[A.A. Khan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Slightly dense to get into, but after staying with it for two years, no doubt that this is one of the best introductory texts to Roman Law in the market

[DoctorM · Rating 4 out of 5]

As someone trained in the Civil Law tradition, I'll just note that this is a classic...and a fine read. Also a recommended book for those studying Roman/Civil Law at Cambrideg.

[Gihani]

Itz too interesting