The teaching of Roman law in the Anglophone world is flourishing. The law of succession is an integral part of teaching Roman law as it demonstrates the real-world concerns informing the opinions of the Roman jurists. Babusiauxs insightful work on the Roman law of succession is an essential addition to the subject. It will undoubtedly be used widely. -- Paul J. du Plessis, University of Edinburgh A long-overdue, accessible English-language introduction to the Roman law of Inheritance. Presenting a balanced mix of documentary evidence and Roman jurisprudence, the book illustrates the mechanisms of law reform playing out in imperial Rome cutting-edge scholarship, written by an internationally acclaimed expert in the field. -- Wolfgang Ernst, University of Oxford
