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Laying Down the Law : A Study of the Theodosian Code
Laying Down the Law A Study of the Theodosian Code Author:John Matthews This book offers for the first time a clear and comprehensive guide to the interpretation of the Theodosian Code, a collection of Roman imperial legislation that is fundamental to understanding nearly every aspect of the history of the late Roman Empire. John F. Matthews sets the Code in the legal and political context of the fifth century a... more »nd explains how the compilation was planned, designed, and published.« less