Eight programmes on the background of the Roman world
3: Roman Law and the Family by Professor ALAN WATSON of the University of Glasgow
Rome's greatest legacy to the World was her law. After suggesting why the Romans were such good law makers. Professor Watson considers specific points in Roman family law and shows how it was adapted to changing circumstances.
With readings by DENIS GOACHER
Produced by Adrian Johnson
A reading list can be obtained by sending a stamped addressed foolscap envelope to The Romans. Further Education Department [address removed]