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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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Other

United Nations of Roma Victrix: Index of Roman Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
An alphabetical list of Roman laws from the earliest times of the Twelve Tables in 451 BC to the end of the Roman Empire. The names for the laws are given in Latin.
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United Nations of Roma Victrix: The Julian Marriage Laws (Nos. 120 123, Etc.)

For Students 9th - 10th
In 18 BC, the Emperor Augustus turned his attention to social problems at Rome, one of which was adultery among the upper classes and that many couples who did marry failed to produce offspring because their romantic lives took...
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Roman Law

For Students 9th - 10th
This article gives an in-depth overview of Roman Law. Very thorough and interesting. Please note that The Catholic Encyclopedia is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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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.