Global constitutionalism: the ancient worlds

Jill Harries

Chapter 2 in Handbook on Global Constitutionalism, 2023, pp 23-34 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: Ancient city states prized their independence but believed in a natural law common to all. The Greeks had a sense of shared identity based on language, religion and even architecture but their attempts at inter-city co-operation, such as the Achaean League, which was united by its democratic values, foundered on individual state interest. By contrast, the Romans, whose ritual ius fetiale was their legalistic interpretation of the ‘just war’ ideal, imposed their rule on others; their Empire, though founded on military domination and the co-operation of local oligarchies proved more durable than the competition.

Keywords: Economics and Finance; Law - Academic; Politics and Public Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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