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Institutes of Roman Law – Gaius, Edward Poste (tr.), E.A. Whittuck(ed.), A.H.J. Greenidge (Intr.)

The Institutes are a complete exposition of the elements of Roman law and are divided into four books—the first treating of persons and the differences of the status they may occupy in the eye of the law; the second-of things, and the modes in which rights over them may be acquired, including the law relating to wills; the third of intestate succession and of obligations; the fourth of actions and their forms. For many centuries they had been the familiar textbook of all students of Roman law.

Institutes of Roman Law.

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Institutes of Roman Law.

ISBN: 9783849654108

Excerpt from the historical introduction

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The Works of Epictetus

Epictetus was a Greek Stoic philosopher who taught that philosophy is a way of life and not just a theoretical discipline. To Epictetus, all external events are beyond our control; we should accept calmly and dispassionately whatever happens. However, individuals are responsible for their own actions, which they can examine and control through rigorous self-discipline. This edition includes the four books of his discourses, the Enchiridion and more than one hundred fragments.

The Works of Epictetus.

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The Works of Epictetus.

ISBN: 9783849653545

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OF other faculties, you will find no one that contemplates, and consequently approves or disapproves itself. How far does the proper sphere of grammar extend? … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

The Ethics of Confucius – Confucius

One of the early American missionaries to China tells us that when he had finally convinced a Chinese scholar that there were schools in America the immediate assumption was: “Then the people of your honorable nation are also acquainted with the books of Confucius.” It was a false assumption, and yet it is a great pity that more Americans are not familiar with the teachings which have moulded the lives of countless millions of our fellow creatures. An easy means of approach is offered by Mr. Miles Menander Dawson in “The Ethics of Confucius”, for he has culled choice passages from the works of the Master and his commentators and gathered them under seven … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

Treatise on the Laws – Cicero

As a companion work to the Republic, Cicero wrote the ‘Treatise on the Laws’, De Legibus, which was almost certainly not published in Cicero’s lifetime, and possibly had not received the last touches when he died. There are three books extant, with gaps in them; but a fifth book is quoted. While the Republic describes the ideal state, the Laws discusses its statutes, so that the later work sometimes repeats the thought of the former. Thus the first book of the Laws lays as a foundation for the whole treatment of laws the thesis that all law is derived from God, through our inborn sense of justice; and this is also the subject of … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

Treatise on the Commonwealth – Cicero

Cicero’s comprehensive treatise on the Commonwealth known as De Republica is a work whose direct and practical purpose was to arouse Roman citizens to the dangers which then threatened destruction to the liberties of their country. In appealing to his countrymen “to rise on stepping-stones of their dead selves to higher things,” the inspired patriot did not hesitate to promise that all patriotic and philanthropic statesmen should not only be rewarded on earth by the approval of their own consciences and the applause of all good citizens, but by immortal glory in a realm beyond the grave.

Treatise on the Commonwealth

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Treatise on the Commonwealth.

ISBN: 9783849676254.

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The Orations Volume 4 – Cicero

Cicero is considered one of Rome’s greatest orators and prose stylists. His works rank among the most influential in European culture, and today still constitute one of the most important bodies of primary material for the writing and revision of Roman history. This is volume four out of four with his brilliant orations.

The Orations Volume 4

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The Orations Volume 4.

ISBN: 9783849676247.

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Biography of Cicero (from Wikipedia):

Marcus Tullius Cicero (3 January 106 BC – 7 December 43 BC) was a Roman politician and lawyer, who served as consul in the year 63 BC. He came from a wealthy municipal family of the Roman … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

The Orations Volume 3 – Cicero

Cicero is considered one of Rome’s greatest orators and prose stylists. His works rank among the most influential in European culture, and today still constitute one of the most important bodies of primary material for the writing and revision of Roman history. This is volume three out of four with his brilliant orations.

The Orations Volume 3

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The Orations Volume 3.

ISBN: 9783849676230.

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Biography of Cicero (from Wikipedia):

Marcus Tullius Cicero (3 January 106 BC – 7 December 43 BC) was a Roman politician and lawyer, who served as consul in the year 63 BC. He came from a wealthy municipal family of the Roman … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

The Orations Volume 2 – Cicero

Cicero is considered one of Rome’s greatest orators and prose stylists. His works rank among the most influential in European culture, and today still constitute one of the most important bodies of primary material for the writing and revision of Roman history. This is volume two out of four with his brilliant orations.

The Orations Volume 2

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The Orations Volume 2.

ISBN: 9783849676223.

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Biography of Cicero (from Wikipedia):

Marcus Tullius Cicero (3 January 106 BC – 7 December 43 BC) was a Roman politician and lawyer, who served as consul in the year 63 BC. He came from a wealthy municipal family of the Roman … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

The Orations Volume 1 – Cicero

Cicero is considered one of Rome’s greatest orators and prose stylists. His works rank among the most influential in European culture, and today still constitute one of the most important bodies of primary material for the writing and revision of Roman history. This is volume one out of four with his brilliant orations.

The Orations Volume 1

Format: Paperback.

The Orations Volume 1.

ISBN: 9783849676216.

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Biography of Cicero (from Wikipedia):

Marcus Tullius Cicero (3 January 106 BC – 7 December 43 BC) was a Roman politician and lawyer, who served as consul in the year 63 BC. He came from a wealthy municipal family of the Roman … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...