This book sketches the history of Roman Private Law from the Twelve Tables to modern times, and sets out the elements of the system. It does not attempt to summarize the whole law, but explains and evaluates its most characteristic and influential features. This edition contains additional material, provided by Ernest Metzger, including an introductory forward, a revised bibliography, and a glossary of Latin terms.

ForewordErnest Metzger Preface History and Sources of the Law I. Introduction II. Sources of the Law III. The Work of Justinian IV. The Second Life of Roman Law V. Ius Naturale, Ius Gentium Law of Persons Law of Property Law of Obligations I. Contracts II. Delict and Quasi-Delict III. Quasi-Contract Select BibliographyErnest Metzger GlossaryErnest Metzger Index

The late Barry Nicholas , Formerly Professor of Comparative Law in the University of Oxford and Sometime Principal of Brasenose College