Seeking justice in the Roman world -- The Rescript system -- The Rescript system in context -- Using the system -- The Emperor and his petitioners
Summary
In this exploration of the administration of law and its role in the lives of ordinary people in the northern provinces of the Roman Empire, Serena Connolly draws upon a rich but little-known legal collection from the late 3rd century known as the Codex Hermogenianus. The codex is composed of imperial responses to petitions sent to Rome, written by a team of the emperor's legal experts. These petitions and responses provide a wealth of information about provincial legal administration and the lives of the
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-259) and index
