The Institutes of Justinian

The Institutes of Justinian is a landmark work in the history of Roman law. Written by the Byzantine emperor Justinian in the 6th century, this seminal legal text was the basis for the development of civil law in Europe and beyond. This edition, with an English introduction, translation, and notes, provides a clear and accessible window into the world of ancient Roman law, its principles and practices, and its enduring legacy.

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