Roman Law in Mediaeval Europe

Roman Law in Mediaeval Europe is a scholarly book written by Paul Vinogradoff, a renowned legal historian. The book explores the influence of Roman law on the legal systems of medieval Europe. Vinogradoff argues that Roman law played a significant role in shaping the legal framework of Europe during the Middle Ages.The book begins by tracing the origins of Roman law and its development over time. Vinogradoff then examines how Roman law was transmitted to medieval Europe through various channels, including the Church, universities, and legal practitioners. He explores the ways in which Roman law was adapted to suit the needs of medieval society and how it influenced the development of legal institutions and practices.Vinogradoff also discusses the impact of Roman law on specific areas of medieval law, such as property law, criminal law, and contract law. He provides numerous examples of how Roman legal concepts and principles were incorporated into medieval legal systems and how they continue to influence modern legal systems today.Overall, Roman Law in Mediaeval Europe is a comprehensive and insightful study of the role of Roman law in shaping the legal systems of medieval Europe. It is a must-read for anyone interested in legal history, medieval history, or the development of modern legal systems.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.