The Institutes of Justinian Illustrated by English Law

The book ""The Institutes of Justinian: Illustrated by English Law"" by James Williams is a comprehensive guide to the legal system of the Roman Empire, as established by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD. The book provides a detailed analysis of the Institutes of Justinian, which was a legal textbook used by law students and practitioners in the Roman Empire.The author of the book, James Williams, has provided an insightful commentary on the Institutes of Justinian, which is illustrated by the English legal system. The book explains the main principles of Roman law, such as property rights, contracts, and torts, and compares them to the corresponding principles in English law.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of Roman law. The first chapter provides an introduction to the Institutes of Justinian and its significance in the history of law. The subsequent chapters deal with topics such as the law of persons, the law of property, the law of obligations, and the law of succession.The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both legal professionals and lay readers. It is also illustrated with examples from English law, which helps to make the complex legal concepts easier to understand.Overall, ""The Institutes of Justinian: Illustrated by English Law"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of law, as well as for legal professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of Roman law and its influence on modern legal systems.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.