History of the development of continental law

Author: Morris Smidt
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: A History of the Development of Continental Law is compiled from the lecture notes of the author, Morris Smidt. It discusses the development of legal history from ancient Germanic law to modern private law, spanning two thousand years and covering more than ten countries. The content includes an overview of ancient Germanic law, the interaction between Roman law and Germanic law, and the patterns of division and unification of continental law. The book is well-structured, coherent, and presents a combination of rigorous arguments and humorous narration, guiding readers through rich historical materials and intricate theoretical analyses.