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Penal Practice and Penal Policy in Ancient Rome

About Penal Practice and Penal Policy in Ancient Rome

Using Roman literary and legal sources, this book assesses Roman penal policy through an examination of high-profile criminal cases, ranging from the Bacchanalian trials in 186 BC to the trials for treason and magic in the 4th century. Identifying Roman attitudes to crime and punishment, it brings out contrasts and developments in those attitudes.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780415416511
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 264
  • Published:
  • February 12, 2007
  • Dimensions:
  • 156x234x20 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 650 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: November 23, 2024

Description of Penal Practice and Penal Policy in Ancient Rome

Using Roman literary and legal sources, this book assesses Roman penal policy through an examination of high-profile criminal cases, ranging from the Bacchanalian trials in 186 BC to the trials for treason and magic in the 4th century. Identifying Roman attitudes to crime and punishment, it brings out contrasts and developments in those attitudes.

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