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A History of Western Public Law

Between Nation and State

  • Clearly presented and well-structured

  • Multidisciplinary approach

  • Provides a much-needed basic text for both students and academics in jurisprudence, legal theory and politics

  • Accessible and interesting coverage of the history of western law and government

  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (18 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxv
  2. Introduction

    • Bruno Aguilera-Barchet
    Pages 1-5
  3. From the City State to the Roman Empire

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 7-7
    2. From the Origins to the Polis

      • Bruno Aguilera-Barchet
      Pages 9-36
    3. The Roman Political Model: From Res Publica to Imperium

      • Bruno Aguilera-Barchet
      Pages 37-64
  4. The Origins of the European “Nations”

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 91-91
    2. From the Germanic Tribes to Kingdoms

      • Bruno Aguilera-Barchet
      Pages 93-119
    3. Popes vs. Emperors: The Rise and Fall of Papal Power

      • Bruno Aguilera-Barchet
      Pages 121-152
    4. From Public to Private Power: Europe in the Feudal Age

      • Bruno Aguilera-Barchet
      Pages 153-173

About this book

The book outlines the historical development of Public Law and the state from ancient times to the modern day, offering an account of relevant events in parallel with a general historical background, establishing and explaining the relationships between political, religious, and economic events.

Keywords

  • Constitutional history
  • Constitutional law
  • European integration
  • Legal history
  • Nation
  • State models

Authors and Affiliations

  • Legal History, Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain

    Bruno Aguilera-Barchet

Bibliographic Information

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eBook USD 69.99
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 89.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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Hardcover Book USD 119.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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