The concept of human rights has a long history. Its practical
origins, as distinct from its theoretical antecedents, are said to
be comparatively recent, going back no further than the American
and French Bills of Rights of the eighteenth century. Even those
landmarks are seen as little more than the precursors of the
twentieth century starting-point - the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights which was adopted by the General Assembly of the
United Nations in 1948. In this unique and stimulating book,
Richard Bauman investigates the concept of human rights in the
Roman world. He argues that on the theoretical side, ideas were
developed by thinkers such as Cicero and Seneca and on the
pragmatic side, practical applications were rewarded mainly through
the law. He presents a comprehensive analysis of human rights in
ancient Rome and offers enlightening comparisons between the Roman
and twentieth century understanding of human rights.
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