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K.D. Kerameus & P.J. Kozyris (eds.): Introduction to Greek Law (2nd rev. ed.)

K.D. Kerameus & P.J. Kozyris (eds.): Introduction to Greek Law (2nd rev. ed.) Book Reviews GREEK LAW INTRODUCTION TO GREE K LAW (2ND REV. ED.). Edited by Konstantinos D. Kerameus & P. Joh n Kozyris. Deventer, Boston: Kluwer Law and Taxation Publishers, 1993. Pp. 448. Reviewed by Athena Debbie Efraim* The title of thi s book accurately reveals its content. This publica­ tion provides every practitioner and legal scholar, particularly the non-Greek jurist, a clear and concise understanding of th e basics of the judicial structure of the Hellenic Republic. The genius of this book is how it manages to present, in one single volume, not only a descriptive view of the Greek legal system but also a comparative look of Greek and foreign laws. This challenge was met by eleven distinguished academics—including both editors—and one eminent practitioner, who collaborated to author this book. Divided into eighteen chapters, the editors have correctly opted to begin their work with the historical development of Greek law. Thus, in chapter one, Professor Athanassios N. Yiannopoulos traces th e mythic roots of ancient Greek law from epic poetry to th e classical law period. The author discusses how the codification movement emerged in the middle of the seventh century B.C., where eminent legal scholars undertook the http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png American Journal of Comparative Law Oxford University Press

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Oxford University Press
Copyright
© 1994 by The American Society of Comparative Law, Inc.
ISSN
0002-919X
eISSN
2326-9197
DOI
10.2307/840733
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Book Reviews GREEK LAW INTRODUCTION TO GREE K LAW (2ND REV. ED.). Edited by Konstantinos D. Kerameus & P. Joh n Kozyris. Deventer, Boston: Kluwer Law and Taxation Publishers, 1993. Pp. 448. Reviewed by Athena Debbie Efraim* The title of thi s book accurately reveals its content. This publica­ tion provides every practitioner and legal scholar, particularly the non-Greek jurist, a clear and concise understanding of th e basics of the judicial structure of the Hellenic Republic. The genius of this book is how it manages to present, in one single volume, not only a descriptive view of the Greek legal system but also a comparative look of Greek and foreign laws. This challenge was met by eleven distinguished academics—including both editors—and one eminent practitioner, who collaborated to author this book. Divided into eighteen chapters, the editors have correctly opted to begin their work with the historical development of Greek law. Thus, in chapter one, Professor Athanassios N. Yiannopoulos traces th e mythic roots of ancient Greek law from epic poetry to th e classical law period. The author discusses how the codification movement emerged in the middle of the seventh century B.C., where eminent legal scholars undertook the

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American Journal of Comparative LawOxford University Press

Published: Jan 1, 1994

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