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Summoned to the Roman Courts: Famous Trials from Antiquity
Detlef Liebs
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Paperback. Brings to life a thousand years of Roman history through sixteen studies of famous court cases - from the legendary trial of Horatius for the killing of his sister, to the trial of Jesus Christ, to that of the Christian leader Priscillian for heresy. It illuminates how ancient legal practices affect how the law is implemented. Translator(s): Garber, Rebecca L. R. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HBLA; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. .
Summoned to the Roman Courts is the first work by Detlef Liebs, an internationally recognized expert on ancient Roman law, to be made available in English. Originally presented as a series of popular lectures, this book brings to life a thousand years of Roman history through sixteen studies of famous court cases - from the legendary trial of Horatius for the killing of his sister, to the trial of Jesus Christ, to that of the Christian leader Priscillian for heresy. Drawing on a wide variety of ancient sources, the author not only paints a vivid picture of ancient Roman society, ... Read more
Summoned to the Roman Courts is the first work by Detlef Liebs, an internationally recognized expert on ancient Roman law, to be made available in English. Originally presented as a series of popular lectures, this book brings to life a thousand years of Roman history through sixteen studies of famous court cases - from the legendary trial of Horatius for the killing of his sister, to the trial of Jesus Christ, to that of the Christian leader Priscillian for heresy. Drawing on a wide variety of ancient sources, the author not only paints a vivid picture of ancient Roman society, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of California Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520294851
SKU
V9780520294851
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About Detlef Liebs
Detlef Liebs, Professor of Legal History and Civil Law at the University of Freiburg, is the author of Romische Jurisprudenz in Africa and Romisches Recht: Ein Studienbuch, among other books.
Reviews for Summoned to the Roman Courts: Famous Trials from Antiquity
[Liebs's book] will be welcomed by both novice and expert students of law and society... Entertaining yet profound... Highly recommended.
P. Lorenzini, Saint Xavier University Choice Liebs provides an interesting mixture of detailed examination of several legal problems and consideration of more broadly conceived legal change over time. Bryn Mawr Classical Review (BMCR)
P. Lorenzini, Saint Xavier University Choice Liebs provides an interesting mixture of detailed examination of several legal problems and consideration of more broadly conceived legal change over time. Bryn Mawr Classical Review (BMCR)