Roman Law Essentials (2nd ed.)

A study and revision guide for Scots law students of Roman law Roman Law Essentials provides a clear overview of the structure of Roman government and society. It first introduces the sources and development of Roman Law. Then, it examines the three keystones of Roman Law: The Law of Persons, The Law of Things and the Law of Actions. The final section appraises the reception of Roman Law into medieval Canon Law and the Ius Commune , from which many of the world's leading legal systems developed.