Justinian's Digest - Character and Compilation (Hardcover)

This book is a study of the character and compilation of Justinian's Digest, the main volume of Justinian's Corpus Iuris Civilis (528-534 AD). This is often considered as one of the most influential works in the history of Western culture. It remains significant, partly because it is still a part of the law in six countries in Southern Africa, and partly because of its role in the evolution over fifteen hundred years of the theory and practice of human rights - a theme explored in Professor Honore's previous book studying Ulpian (2nd ed, OUP 2002).
The book gives a detailed account of the probable methods used in the compilation of the Digest and distinguishes the respective roles of imperial ministers, law professors, and advocates. It also examines the broader issues raised by the Digest's creation - how it was conceived by its compilers, its purpose, and its impact.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2010
Authors:	Tony Honore
Dimensions:	222 x 148 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	248
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-959330-9
Categories:	Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > Legal history Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Law reports Books > Humanities > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > Foundations of law > Roman law / Civil law Books > History > World history > 500 to 1500
LSN:	0-19-959330-2
Barcode:	9780199593309

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