The Theodosian Code and Novels and the Sirmondian Constitutions
Princeton, NJ. Princeton University Press, 1952. First edition thus. Large quarto (12-1/4" x 9-1/4"). xxvi, 643, (1)pp., double column text. Index and glossary. Brown buckram with black spine label lettered in gilt. Title page printed in red & black. Folding map at rear of "The Roman Empire in the Later Fourth Century." Rear inner hinge reinforced with binder's tape. An ex-library book with the usual markings (embossed round library stamp and rubber stamp on the title page, and a library pocket on rear pastedown), otherwise in very good + condition.
"The Theodosian Code was the first official lawbook of the Roman Empire... [It contains] the imperial laws during 150 years of crisis (A.D. 313 to 468), just eight years before the final collapse of the Roman Empire in the West..." (from a portion of the d.j. mounted on the front pastedown)
Contents: Preface -- Introduction / C. Dickerman Williams -- Outline of Roman history / Clyde Pharr -- List of Roman emperors -- Minutes of the Senate -- The constitutionaries -- The Theodosian code -- The Sirmondian constitutions -- Novels of Theodosius II -- Novels of Valentinian III -- Novels of Majorian -- Novels of Marcian -- Novels of Severus -- Novels of Anthemius -- Glossary -- Abbreviations -- Bibliography -- Index -- A map of the later Roman Empire. Item #53366
Price: $350.00