Publisher's Synopsis
The Roman Law of Slavery: The Condition of the Slave in Private Law from Augustus to Justinian is a book written by W. W. Buckland in 1908. The book is a comprehensive study of the legal status and treatment of slaves during the Roman Empire. Buckland examines the laws and legal precedents that governed the ownership, treatment, and rights of slaves in private law from the reign of Augustus to that of Justinian. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the rights of slave owners, the treatment of slaves, the sale and purchase of slaves, and the legal status of slaves who were freed. Buckland's work is considered a classic in the field of Roman law and provides a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient history, legal history, and slavery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
