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Book Synopsis: The Romans are famous for constructing aqueducts, canals, and dams. But their law is also a lasting, if less visible, monument to their attempts to control water. A Casebook on Roman Water Law presents an analytical collection of Roman sources for water rights. The Romans recognized water as a natural resource, a public good, and an economic commodity, and they grappled with these issues as they developed law to regulate water. Early in their history the Romans crafted laws and institutions to regulate water in both public and private contexts. In later eras they revised and adapted their law to fit changing economic, cultural, and physical environments of an empire that spanned the Mediterranean. Each case documents the role of law in this history, and the study questions engage with key issues in legal and environmental history, ancient and modern. This casebook aims to cross historical and disciplinary boundaries by making the primary evidence for Roman water rights accessible to students and researchers. Cases are presented in both original Latin and English translation. To prepare for study of the cases, each chapter opens with an overview of its topic while the introduction presents the evidence for water rights and contextualizes them within historical and conceptual frameworks.
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Are you interested in the fascinating history of Roman civilization? Dive deep into the legacy of the Romans with our enlightening book, A Casebook on Roman Water Law. Explore their incredible mastery of constructing aqueducts, canals, and dams, and discover the lesser-known, but equally important aspect of Roman law - their attempts to control water. Delve into an analytical collection of Roman sources for water rights in this comprehensive casebook.
Water was recognized by the Romans as a natural resource, a public good, and an economic commodity. They devoted significant effort to developing laws and institutions that would effectively regulate water usage. From the early years of their empire to the later eras, as their physical, cultural, and economic environments evolved, the Romans revised and adapted their water laws to ensure they remained relevant and effective.
A Casebook on Roman Water Law goes beyond a simple historical overview. This invaluable resource presents each case in its original Latin alongside an English translation, allowing both students and researchers to directly access the primary evidence for Roman water rights. Engaging study questions further enhance the learning experience and encourage critical thinking about legal and environmental history, from ancient times to modern-day.
If you are passionate about understanding the complex interplay between law, society, and the environment, this casebook is an essential addition to your research library. Immerse yourself in the rich history of Roman water law and gain a deeper appreciation for the ingenuity and legal mind of this ancient civilization.
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