History of Western Criminal Law

Author: He Qinhua, Xia Fei
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Criminal law, as a modern discipline, has been introduced to China from the West for over a hundred years, with a rich history, a pool of talented scholars, and a wealth of outstanding works. It is a bit regrettable that until now, no comprehensive history of Western criminal law has been published. This book begins by analyzing the concept of Western criminal law, systematically and comprehensively exploring its historical origins, the origins of Greek and Roman criminal law, the development of Western criminal law in medieval Europe, the emergence of modern Western criminal law and the creation of its institutions and principles, as well as the transformations of Western criminal law after the modern era. Thus, it fills the gap in the study of criminal law in China. This book will serve as an important reference for scholars of criminal law and legal history, as well as a valuable guide for students and faculty in law, sociology, and history.