The history of law
Law is a very diverse and varied subject and this is reflected worldwide. In this section you will find guides detailing the history and explanations of different law systems from countries and continents from around the world.
- Law of Africa - It would be impossible to provide a history of African law without exploring the major influences of the European countries that colonised most of the African continent in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth centuries.
- Law of Asia - The history of the law of Asia is tied to the history of the world’s biggest and most heavily populated continent.
- Law of Oceania - In 1993, a project was initiated to establish a new floating city to be called Oceania. The project itself is commonly referred to as the Atlantis Project.
- Law of the USA -The system of law in the USA originates in the American Constitution that was established in 1787. The Constitution was created by the ‘Founding Fathers’, a group of prominent dignitaries from the fledgling United States
- Law of Russia - Russia has a rich and multi-faceted legal history that has been tied to the political developments within the country. The law of Russia has also historically been tied to the church and religion.
- Law of England - The Law of England is constantly changing, which is mainly due to the constant developments of society.
- Law of Latin America - The changes in Latin America law institutions over the past few centuries have served to reflect the changes in economic and social needs in the area, and have been implemented and practised to varying effect.
- Law of Ireland - The law of Ireland has undergone many changes since its inception during the Old Irish and Gaelic periods.
