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This is a comprehensive collection of Roman laws issued by emperors prior to the reign of Justinian. Compiled from various sources, it includes a detailed history of the Roman Empire and provides insight into the legal system of the time. While this work has been superseded by more recent studies, it remains an important historical document that sheds light on the development of Roman law. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.