The Theodosian Code

and Novels and the Sirmondian Constitutions:

A Translation with Commentary, Glossary, and Bibliography

by Clyde Pharr

with Theresa Sherrer Davidson and Mary Brown Pharr 

First edition.  Princeton:  Princeton University Press, 1952  

Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD+ condition.

• Garnet library binding. 
• Boards show some exposure, scuffing, edgewear.  Corners are scuffed.  
• Spine with black label and gilt text is a little sunned, with softened ends.
• Binding is strong.  
• End papers/ pastedowns show little to no sign of age or wear.
• Owner inscription on title page.
• Foldout map is present inside back cover.
• Interior is gently age-toned, more at margins.  Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.
• Text block edges have publisher's ink at head. 
• PS2025.0813

643 pages. 9 x 12 inches

A Very Good+ copy of this first (and only) edition of the Theodosian Code published by the Princeton University Press.  Garnet cloth boards have a few marks to the back, a handsome title badge to the spine.  Generous format, text in double columns.  Apart from an owner name on the title page, the interior is free of marks. 

This is the definitive scholarly English translation of the Codex Theodosianus (Theodosian Code), which was the Code of laws that regulated Roman life at its apex before the era of Justinian.  The structure and scope of this text illustrate the complexity of the legal system of this fascinating era and the ultimate fall of the Roman empire.  Marital law, adultery and inheritance; libel; the military; pardons; government administration; tax and tax appeals; fiscal law, debtors, and petitions; notification of suit; the secret service; land matters; gladiators, conscripted labor and compulsory public service, slavery and manumission, including the restriction of Jews against ownership of Christian slaves; the relationship of church and state and much more are covered.  With thorough introduction, commentary, glossary, bibliography.  Well-indexed.

From the library of Edward James Champlin, Professor of Roman History and Law at Princeton University. 

First, sole edition.

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