Summoned to the Roman Courts: Famous Trials from Antiquity by Detlef Liebs (Engl

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Summoned to the Roman Courts by Detlef Liebs, Rebecca L.R. Garber 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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, but also illuminates how ancient legal practices still profoundly affect how the law is implemented today. Flap "This book covers sixteen famous trials--some familiar to readers with a classical background, others less well known--all of which shed light on uncommon aspects of social and legal history. Liebs draws attention to two important but relatively understudied issues in particular: the role of the judge in procedure and the significance of trials and their outcomes in the evolution of Roman law."--Jill D. Harries, Professor of Ancient History, University of St Andrews, and author of Cicero and the Jurists . Author Biography 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. Table of Contents Preface Introduction 1. Killing a Sister for Mourning a Fallen Enemy 2. Temporary End to Trials Involving Black Magic 3. A Dowry Hunter Loses Out 4. A Naive Buyer 5. The Partys Intention vs. the Pedantry of Jurists? 6. Cicero Thwarts the Intrigue of a Powerful Man 7. Defense against a Lovers Malice 8. Corrupter of Morals through Poetry, or Accessory to a Conspiracy? 9. A Precautionary Crucifixion 1. "They Hate Mankind" 11. A Criminal Organization? 12. Brutal Slave Owners 13. Self-Help Is Punished 14. Protecting a Ward Prevails over Standard Payment Practices 15. A Dispute among Christians 16. The Execution of Heretics Conclusion Notes Index Review "[Liebss 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) Review Quote "[Liebss book] will be welcomed by both novice and expert students of law and society. . . . Entertaining yet profound. . . . Highly recommended." Details ISBN0520294858 Author Rebecca L.R. Garber Pages 288 Year 2017 Translator Rebecca L.R. Garber ISBN-10 0520294858 ISBN-13 9780520294851 Format Paperback Imprint University of California Press Subtitle Famous Trials from Antiquity Place of Publication Berkerley Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations DEWEY 937 Short Title Summoned to the Roman Courts Language English Publication Date 2017-02-23 UK Release Date 2017-02-23 NZ Release Date 2017-02-23 US Release Date 2017-02-23 Publisher University of California Press Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2017-02-22 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:129175558;

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