| Author |
Mommsen, Theodor, 1817-1903 |
| Translator |
Dorado Montero, Pedro, 1861-1919 |
| Title |
Compendio del derecho público romano
|
| Original Publication |
Spain: La España Moderna,1893.
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 19.6 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
|
| Credits |
Ramón Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biblioteca Digital Hispánica/Biblioteca Nacional de España.)
|
| Summary |
"Compendio del derecho público romano" by Teodor Mommsen is a scholarly examination of Roman public law written in the late 19th century. The text aims to present a clear and accessible account of the principles, institutions, and historical evolution of Roman public law for jurists who may not possess a strong philosophical background. The opening of this work serves as an introduction, laying the groundwork for understanding the origins and functions of Roman public law. Mommsen emphasizes the importance of the family and citizenry in establishing the legal structure of ancient Rome, arguing that it is crucial to understand these components before delving deeper into legal intricacies. He discusses the historical context of Roman legal traditions, outlining how the intertwined nature of family, citizenship, and state governance contributes to the overall functionality and continuity of public law in Rome. The author also addresses the challenges faced in historiography due to the lack of consistent sources and the need to synthesize knowledge from various contexts to achieve a coherent understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
Spanish |
| LoC Class |
JC: Political science: Political theory
|
| Subject |
Constitutional law -- Rome
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68220 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
150 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
