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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: The Twelve Tables, C. 450 Bce

For Students 9th - 10th
A version, in English, of the Twelve Tables of law that became the written foundation of all Roman law. The Twelve Tables bore approximately the same relationship to the whole of Roman law that the US Constitution bears to the whole of...
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Cicero, From on the Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
An excerpt from the writings of Cicero dealing with the nature of Roman Law. Explained in an interview/conversation manner.