Property Law in Roman Egypt in the Light of the Papyri: Safeguarding Women's Economic Interests

This study looks at the role of women in the economic environment of Roman Egypt in the light of the papyri. By examining marriage and inheritance documents from the first three centuries, the study shows that marital and inheritance laws and customs in Roman Egypt were made to protect women’s inter...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sturym, Melina
Language:en
Published: 2013
Subjects:
Law
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10012/7820