'the book is a feast, on a massive scale..The book is not only a magnificent achievement for South African historiography, but also an example to all systems of what can be achieved in the field of doctrinal history.' George L Gretton, Edinburgh Law Review
"This volume, written by twenty five contributors, is the first systematic account of the history of the various branches of private law and reflects this new-found maturity.
`A compendium suitable both for South African lawyers wishing to understand the historical background of the legal concepts they apply in practice and - of even greater interest - for scholars of international comparative legal studies.' Ulf Marzik, Verfassung und Recht in Ubersee
`A stimulating lesson for foreign lawyers looking for an in-depth study and a distinct comparative legal approach to a unique system of private law.' Ulf Marzik, Verfassung und Recht in Ubersee
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This work provides a history of the main institutions of South African private law, as well as exploring the process through which the integration of English common law and continental civil law was achieved in that jurisdiction. It is a first stepping stone in the writing of the history of private law in South Africa.
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