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Borkowski s Textbook on Roman Law
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Borkowski s Textbook on Roman Law is the leading contemporary textbook in the field of Roman law, and has been written with undergraduate students firmly in mind. The book provides a clear and highly engaging account of Roman private law and civil procedure, with coverage of all key topics, including the Roman legal system, and the law of persons, property, and obligations.The book gives a comprehensive overview of both the historical context and modern relevance of Roman law today. Included are references to a wide range of scholarly texts, to ground the judicious account of Roman law firmly in contemporary scholarship. There are also examples from legal practice, as well as truncated timelines at the start of each chapter to illustrate how the law developed over time.The book contains a wealth of learning features, including chapter summaries, diagrams and maps. A major feature of the book is the inclusion of translated extracts from the most important sources of Roman law: the Digest and the Institutes of Justinian. Annotated further reading sections at the end of each chapter act as a guide to further enquiry.Online resourcesThe book is accompanied by extensive online resources, including: Selftest questions on the key topics of Roman law give students the opportunity to test learning. These questions test factual knowledge to help consolidate understanding of key topics and they are interactive providing the correct answer to each question and a reference to the relevant part of the textbook. Revision sheets and sample essay questions aid exam preparation. An interactive timeline supplements the list of dates featured in the introduction to the textbook. It may also be used as a schematic guide to chapter 1 (Introduction: Romea historical sketch). The timeline provides a chronological overview of the development of Roman private law in its political and historical context. Short biographies of key figures to be used in conjunction with the timeline to supplement the discussion of the jurists in chapter 2 (The sources of Roman law). There is also a glossary of Latin terms; annotated web links; guidance on finding Roman law texts and associated literature; and tips regarding textual analysis to guide the reader in interpreting the texts.
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- Q: What topics are covered in Borkowski's Textbook on Roman Law? A: The textbook covers key topics in Roman law, including the Roman legal system, law of persons, property, obligations, and civil procedure. It provides a comprehensive overview of both historical context and modern relevance.
- Q: Who is the author of Borkowski's Textbook on Roman Law? A: The author of the textbook is Paul J. du Plessis.
- Q: What is the edition and publication date of the textbook? A: This is the 6th edition of Borkowski's Textbook on Roman Law, published on July 4, 2020.
- Q: Does the textbook include online resources? A: Yes, the textbook is accompanied by extensive online resources, including self-test questions, revision sheets, an interactive timeline, biographies of key figures, and a glossary of Latin terms.
- Q: How many pages does Borkowski's Textbook on Roman Law have? A: The textbook contains 440 pages.
- Q: Is Borkowski's Textbook on Roman Law suitable for undergraduate students? A: Yes, the textbook is written with undergraduate students in mind and provides a clear and engaging account of Roman law.
- Q: What learning features does the textbook provide? A: The textbook includes chapter summaries, diagrams, maps, and annotated further reading sections to aid understanding and further enquiry.
- Q: What is included in the interactive timeline provided with the textbook? A: The interactive timeline provides a chronological overview of the development of Roman private law and can be used as a schematic guide to the introductory chapter.
- Q: Are there any key figures discussed in the textbook? A: Yes, the textbook discusses key figures in Roman law, and short biographies are provided to supplement the timeline.
- Q: What condition is the textbook in when purchased? A: The textbook is available in new condition.