Roman Law in Mediaeval Europe

Roman Law in Mediaeval Europe is a book written by Paul Vinogradoff that explores the influence of Roman law on the legal systems of medieval Europe. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the development of Roman law and its impact on the legal systems of various European countries, including Italy, France, Spain, and England. Vinogradoff examines the ways in which Roman law was adapted and modified to suit the needs of medieval society, and how it was used to shape the legal systems of the time. The book also explores the role of the Church in the development of medieval law, and how it influenced the use of Roman law in legal proceedings. Overall, Roman Law in Mediaeval Europe is a comprehensive and informative study of the role of Roman law in shaping the legal systems of medieval Europe.1909. From the Preface: The sketch of a great historical process presented in the following chapters is based on lectures delivered in the spring of 1909 as an advanced historical course on the invitation of the University of London. I have not attempted to trace the history of Roman Law in the Middle Ages in all its details or even in all its stages, but I have tried to characterize the principal epochs of this development in Western Europe. Contents: The Decay of Roman Law; The Revival of Jurisprudence; Roman Law in France; Roman Law in England; and Roman Law in Germany.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.