Legitimacy and Law in the Roman World

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Exploring the historical significance of wooden tablets used by Romans for writing, this book delves into their role in legal and public documentation. It highlights how these tablets contributed to the Romanization of provinces and shaped the evolution of Roman law. Elizabeth Meyer emphasizes their lasting influence as precursors to modern legal documents, illustrating how Roman law derived its authority from a broader belief system in a time when legal knowledge was limited.