Oxford University Press Oxford Roman Family Law Casebook - Society for Classical Studies

Explore the complexities of the Roman household through this specialized legal casebook. Covering the period from the early Roman Empire (30 B.C. to about A.D. 250), this resource provides a detailed look at the legal structures that governed ancient life. The Roman familia operated under rules that differed significantly from modern family standards, and this text brings those differences to life through primary sources. This volume contains 235 representative texts drawn from Roman legal sources, including the works of Justinian. Readers can examine the legalities of marriage and divorce, property rights within a union, and the patterns of authority that defined the household. It also covers the transmission of property across generations and the legal supervision of Roman orphans. This collection is an essential resource for students and scholars studying the legal history and social structures of the Roman world.