From monarchy to monarchy -- Diocletian, hammer of the aristocracy -- Constantine the reformer -- The Christian empire -- Continuity and change -- Two models of government -- Varieties of history -- Gibbon's Decline and fall of the Roman empire -- The malaria hypothesis -- The role of religion -- The Pirenne thesis -- "Late antiquity"-- Assassination or accommodation?
A fun way to improve your English vocabulary, regardless whether you are a native English speaker, the speaker of English as a second language, or a learner of English.
Focusing on the evolution of legal systems, the book explores the significant differences between English and American law, tracing their origins from Anglo-Saxon law to contemporary issues like Brexit and the Trump presidency. It provides a detailed comparison of constitutional law, tort, civil and human rights, and various legal principles such as judicial review and defamation. Through this analysis, it highlights how historical and cultural contexts have shaped distinct legal frameworks in both countries.
Published simultaneously in Canada--Copyright page.
This timely and comprehensive book, post-Brexit, is written by an experienced human rights barrister and covers all aspects of human rights and civil liberties in the United Kingdom. The much talked about UK Bill of Rights, supposedly replacing the Human Rights Act, is also covered. The book is wide ranging and certainly topical as we enter a new phase of our relationship with Europe. It will be invaluable to the layperson, student and professional alike.