Roman Law before the Twelve Tables

Challenges current orthodox views about the origins of Roman law Re-evaluates current debates surrounding the origins, nature and legacy of Roman lawBrings together an international and interdisciplinary range of contributorsLooks beyond the solitary context of Roman law’s origins by drawing upon the critical axioms of anthropological theoryIncludes an up-to-date study of legal texts from other early Italic societies, incorporating important recent archaeological discoveries Bringing together a