9780332241234 - Le Problème de l'Origine des XII Tables: Quelques Contributions Empruntées à l'Histoire Comparative Et A la Psychologie des Peuples (Classic Reprint) di Lambert, Ed... (3 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the origins of the Twelve Tables, an ancient Roman code of laws traditionally attributed to a group of ten legislators known as the decemvirs. The author challenges the conventional wisdom on this topic, arguing that the code was not the product of a single event in 451-450 BCE. Instead, the author suggests that the Twelve Tables were a gradual compilation of legal principles and practices that evolved over a more extended period. The book draws on a range of historical, legal, and comparative sources to support its arguments. The author examines the linguistic and stylistic features of the Twelve Tables, comparing them to other legal texts from the ancient world. This analysis reveals striking similarities between the Twelve Tables and the laws of ancient Athens, suggesting that the Roman code was heavily influenced by Greek legal thought. The author also challenges the traditional view that the Roman legal system was rigidly codified from its inception. The book argues that the Twelve Tables were not a comprehensive and exhaustive statement of the law but rather a collection of оÑРелÑнÑÑ principles that allowed for a degree of judicial interpretation and adaptation. This flexibility was essential for the continued relevance and applicability of the Twelve Tables in a rapidly changing society. This book offers a fresh and provocative perspective on the origins and development of Roman law. By challenging the traditional narrative, the author sheds new light on the complex and dynamic nature of this fundamental legal system. The book will be of interest to scholars of Roman history, law, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the foundations of Western legal tradition. 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. print-on-demand item.