The Theodosian Code and Novels and the Sirmondian Constitutions
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (872 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1584771461 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 643 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
xxvi, 643 pp. With thorough introduction, commentary, glossary, bibliography. Well-indexed.. The structure and scope of this text illustrate the complexity of the legal system of this fascinating era and the ultimate fall of the Roman empire. Marital law, adultery and inheritance; libel; the military; pardons; government administration; tax and tax appeals; fiscal law, debtors, and petitions; notification of suit; the secret service; land matters; gladiators, conscripted labor and compulsory public service, slavery and manumission, including the restriction of Jews against ownership of Christian slaves; the relationship of church and state and much more are covered. Reprint of the sole edition. Definitive scholarly English
Language Notes Text: English (translation) Original Language: Latin