George Mousourakis Bücher

Focusing on the comprehensive evolution of Roman law, this publication traces its development from ancient origins to its influential role in shaping modern civil law systems in Europe. It delves into sources, private and criminal law, and procedural aspects, highlighting their relevance for contemporary legal practitioners. The latter chapters explore the revival of Roman law in the Middle Ages and its establishment as the foundation of Continental Europe's common law. This interdisciplinary approach makes it accessible to students, scholars, and general readers interested in legal history.

The book offers a comprehensive historical overview of Roman law, tracing its development from early Roman history to Justinian's codification in the sixth century AD. It delves into the key institutions of Roman private law, particularly the law of things, which significantly influenced modern property and obligation laws in Europe. By blending legal expertise with historical and cultural insights, it serves as an essential reference for students and researchers across various disciplines in law and history.

Focusing on the significance of comparative law, this book addresses central topics essential for understanding the evolving landscape of international legal practices. As global mobility increases and legal interactions become more complex, it highlights the dual importance of empirical data and the need for a deeper comprehension of law as a social phenomenon. The work aims to provide insights into both the current state and future trajectory of various legal systems, fostering a greater appreciation for the interconnectedness of legal frameworks worldwide.

Publsihed in 1998, this book examines the relationship between responsibility and criminal liability through an analysis of provocation and related criminal defences. It begins by identifying fundamental questions about the role of justifications and excuses in the criminal law as they emerge from the discussion of philosophical theories of responsibility. Following an outline of the distinction between murder and manslaughter and its history, the basic doctrinal issues relating to the nature and rationale of provocation and other partial defences are then identified and discussed in depth, together with the circumstances under which these defences can be raised. Although the analysis focuses, for the most part, on English law, the references to other legal systems which are included in the work add an important comparative perspective to the discussion of the issues. The book should be of special interest to criminal lawyers, legal theorists and students interested in comparative criminal law and jurisprudence.