An Introduction to the Study of Justinian's Digest (Classic Reprint)

Henry John Roby

ISBN 10: 0282626964 / ISBN 13: 9780282626969

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This thought-provoking book offers a detailed analysis of Justinian's Digest, exploring its composition and the jurists consulted or referenced within it. The author examines the historical context of the Digest's creation in the sixth century, providing insights into the legal and political landscape of the time. The book delves into the Digest's organization, examining the structure of its parts, books, and titles, highlighting the underlying principles that guided its arrangement. By comparing the Digest's extracts with their original sources, the author reveals the editorial techniques and alterations employed, shedding light on the role of Tribonian and his team in shaping the final product. Throughout the analysis, the author provides a comprehensive account of the jurists whose writings formed the foundation of the Digest. From the prominent Sabinians and Papinians to lesser-known figures, the book offers a glimpse into their legal ideas and contributions to Roman jurisprudence. This meticulous examination of Justinian's Digest is not only a valuable resource for scholars and legal historians but also a fascinating exploration of the development of Roman law and its enduring influence on legal systems worldwide. Through its in-depth analysis and clear exposition, this book enhances our understanding of one of the most influential legal works in history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to the Study of Justinian's Digest (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0282626964
• ISBN 13: 9780282626969
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Law

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Synopsis

Excerpt from An Introduction to the Study of Justinian's Digest: Containing an Account of Its Composition and of the Jurists Used or Referred to Therein

The Table of Contents is retained in its original form, and the work is unaltered in other respects also.

References to pages with roman numerals are to this first part: those to pages with arabic numerals are to the second part.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.