General Theory of Law (Essentials)

Author: Justinian of Rome, translated by Zhang Qitai
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Features: General Principles of Law is a part of the Corpus Juris Civilis (Justinian's Code), and it holds equal legal authority with the other three parts. However, it was compiled by Roman legal scholars according to Justinian's request, and thus it possesses the following characteristics: First, it integrates all the fundamental principles of Roman law, embodying its essence; second, it is well-organized with clear concepts; third, the language is simple and easy to read; fourth, the content is comprehensive, covering all aspects of civil law. Therefore, Justinian held it in high regard, considering it "a compendium of all the fundamental principles of law" and the primary textbook for studying Roman law.