Edinburgh Law Essentials Series editor: Nicholas Grier, Abertay University Edinburgh Law Essentials is a fresh series of concise study and revision guides for students of law in Scotland. Designed to provide a quick understanding, to support students through a course and as a time-saving revision guide, each title brings a particular topic into sharp focus A study and revision guide for Scots law students of Roman law Roman Law Essentials is an invaluable study guide for students of law who wish to understand the sources of a mixed jurisdiction such as Scots law. This guide provides a clear account of the structure of Roman government and society. The book introduces the sources and development of Roman law. It then examines the three keystones of Roman law: the law of persons, the law of things and the law of actions. The final section appraises the reception of Roman law into medieval canon law and the ius commune, from which many of the world's leading legal systems developed, including much of Scots law. Key features - New for this edition: updated case studies - Compares Roman law with other early legal systems to show why Roman law was special and how it was folded into other medieval legal structures in Europe and Britain - Summary sections of Essential Facts and Essential Cases will help students remember the key elements of the subject Craig Anderson is Lecturer in Law at Robert Gordon University. Cover design: Stuart Dalziel [EUP logo] edinburghuniversitypress.com ISBN 978-1-4744-2507-0 [PPC] ISBN 978-1-4744-2508-7 [cover] Barcode

Craig Anderson is Lecturer in Law at Robert Gordon University.