Roman Law

Discover the epic rise and dramatic fall of an ancient empire that forged the foundations of modern western politics. Whether you need a thought-provoking companion for your daily commute or a captivating history for deep focus, this sweeping journey delivers. Step into a world of civil war and...

Laws is Plato's last and longest dialogue. It is generally agreed that Plato wrote this dialogue as an older man, having failed in his effort in Syracuse on the island of Sicily to guide a tyrant's rule, instead having been thrown in prison.

Bloomsbury presents The Code of the Warrior: Exploring Warrior Values Past and Present by Shannon E. French, read by Patricia Rodriguez. Combining ethics, history, and psychology, this book examines historical and contemporary warrior cultures, arguing that today’s warriors need a code to...

'A vivid, visceral and crucial read for our times' BETTANY HUGHES 'Wonderful and insightful' ADRIAN GOLDSWORTHY The collapse of law and order in the last years of the Roman Republic told through the rise and fall of its most famous lawyer, Cicero. In its final decades, the Roman Republic was...

Wie sieht es eigentlich aus in der Seele von Menschen, die Verbrechen begehen? Was ist die Motivation, was lässt Menschen über die Grenzen des Erlaubten gehen? Das kann niemand so schlüssig erzählen wie Dr. Dr. Bernd Hesse. Der studierte Jurist und Literaturwissenschaftler arbeitet zusammen mit ...

With The Respondent: Exposing the Cartel of Family Law, Hollywood veteran Greg Ellis delivers a gripping, unvarnished first-person account of family breakdown and the social, political, and legal forces that are fueling this national health emergency. It further exposes and condemns a gender bias that presumes that fathers are less effective caregivers. Part memoir, part meditation, and part manifesto, it’s a timely and heartrending portrait of perhaps the most misunderstood aspect of the American legal system. 

Fresh from his trip to Britain, Falco needs to re-establish his presence in Rome. A minor role in the trial of a senator entangles him in the machinations of Silius Italicus and Paccius Africanus, two real-life lawyers at the top of their trade. These notorious ex-consuls play a dangerous game, where success brings rich pickings but a mistrial or a wrong verdict entails huge financial penalties.

Understand what the Bible says about Morality, Law and Justice. Begin by exploring modern ideas of justice and morality and how these concepts are similar and different from biblical notions. Examine the meaning of the classic term for justice, "Mishpat," and see how law, morality, and justice...

Brilliantly taught and filled with helpful, real-world examples, this survey course was designed with your practical canon law questions in mind. You are invited to join one of America''s leading canon law experts, Fr. Arthur J. Espelage, O.F.M., J.C.D., in exploring the principles and rules...

Witness the dramatic clash of power and justice in Ancient Rome that forged the foundations of modern legal history. Perfect for deep learning during your daily commute, this epic narrative transforms dry statutes into a high-stakes battlefield of kings, senators, and everyday citizens fighting...

'Throughout a long career, [Jeremy Hutchinson's] brilliant and stylish advocacy achieved success in cases that looked unwinnable' Helena Kennedy 'Jeremy was not just a good lawyer; he was fearless in standing up to judges. He was the most formidable advocate of the 1960s and '70s and he had a...