Introduction Roman Law was the law that was in effect throughout the age of antiquity in the City of Rome and later in the Roman Empire. When Roman rule over Europe came to an end, Roman law was largely--though not completely--forgotten. (Ancient Rome, Compton's 96) The earliest code of Roman Law was the Law of the Twelve Tables. It was formalized in 451-450BC from existing oral law by ten magistrates, called decemvirs, and inscribed on …showed first 75 words of 2549 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2549 total…the European legal order is built. Therefore, it can serve as a source of rules and legal norms that will easily blend with the national laws of the many and varied European states. Bibliography Bibliography Ancient Timeline. “100 BC- 100AD.” www.exouedate.com 99. Nov. 11. Tour Egypt. “The Roman Empire.” www.touregypr.net. 99. Nov. 11. “Ancient Rome.” Compton’s 96 Encyclopedia. 1996 ed. “Augustus Caesar.” Compton's 96 Encyclopedia. 1996 ed. “Civil Law.” Compton’s 99 Encyclopedia. 1999 ed. “Common Law.” Compton’s 99 Encyclopedia. 1999 ed.