Summoned to the Roman Courts

Summoned to the Roman Courts

Author: Detlef Liebs

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2017-02-23

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 0520294858

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Summoned to the Roman Courts is the first work by Detlef Liebs, an internationally recognized expert on ancient Roman law, to be made available in English. Originally presented as a series of popular lectures, this book brings to life a thousand years of Roman history through sixteen studies of famous court cases—from the legendary trial of Horatius for the killing of his sister, to the trial of Jesus Christ, to that of the Christian leader Priscillian for heresy. Drawing on a wide variety of ancient sources, the author not only paints a vivid picture of ancient Roman society, but also illuminates how ancient legal practices still profoundly affect how the law is implemented today.


Famous Trials

Famous Trials

Author: Frank McLynn

Publisher: Crux Publishing Ltd

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1909979449

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A wonderful summary of famous trials throughout history, from Jesus Christ to Oscar Wilde


Famous Trials of History

Famous Trials of History

Author: F. E. Smith

Publisher: Wildside Press LLC

Published: 2010-06-01

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 1434421384

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Frederick Edwin Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead (1872-1930) was a lawyer and Conservative politician, and a great personal friend of Winston Churchill's.