A well-known legal author and the head of classics at one of the United Kingdom's leading independent schools have joined forces to produce this book, which retains the depth of detail required by law students, yet remembers the needs of those for whom Roman law is part of a larger concern - or even a point of passing reference.;The book was first published as the ""Law Students' Companion, No 4: Roman Law"" and has been thoroughly revised and republished under its new title - ""Roman Law"". The ""Historical Background"" chapter has been entirely rewritten, a new chapter entitled ""Reception and Continuing Influence"" has been added, the glossary has been revised, the number of cross-references has been substantially increased and an index has been added.