Using Roman literary and legal sources, this book assesses Roman
penal policy through an in-depth examination of six high-profile
criminal cases, ranging from the Bacchanalian trials in 186 BC to
the trials for treason and magic in the fourth century. Identifying
Roman attitudes to crime and punishment, this book brings out
contrasts and developments in those attitudes. O.F. Robinson
examines Roman criminal legislation (both that laid down by
Justinian and that codified and confirmed by him) as well as Roman
attitudes, both juristic and philosophical, to the purposes of
punishment, including deterrence, retribution, reform, protection
of the public and how they were modified over time. The author also
discusses arguments for fixed as against flexible penalties, and
the changes made in the actual punishments and in those to whom
they were applied. This book is an essential tool for any
specialist, student or researcher wishing to learn more about Roman
values from their approach to crime and punishment
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