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This work examines the development and significance of rights and legal frameworks in ancient societies.

July 5, 2026The Classical Review

RIGHTS AND LEGAL CULTURE IN THE ANCIENT WORLD - Clifford Ando / Mirko Canevaro / Benjamin Straumann (edd.), The Cambridge History of Rights. Volume 1: The Ancient World. Pp. xxxii + 399. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2025. Cased, £120. ISBN: 978-1-108-83735-4. - Eleanor Cowan / Kit Morrell / Andrew Pettinger / Michael Sevel (edd.), The Rule of Law in Ancient Rome. Pp. x + 285. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2025. Cased, £99. ISBN: 978-0-19-895932-8.

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This work examines the development and significance of rights and legal frameworks in ancient societies.
Edited volume featuring contributions from multiple scholars on ancient legal traditions.
Focus on the historical evolution of rights and legal culture within the ancient context.
Highlights diverse perspectives on the rule of law in ancient Rome and its implications for modern understanding of legal systems.
Explores the concept of rights in various ancient civilizations, offering insights into their cultural significance.

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This edited volume explores rights and legal culture in the ancient world, highlighting critical historical perspectives.

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This edited volume explores rights and legal culture in the ancient world, highlighting critical historical perspectives.

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