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  1. 4th Century

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    The Constantinian Shift and the New Capital
    Constantine’s reign (306–337 CE) formalized the partitioning of the empire along cultural and administrative lines. The dedication of Constantinople (Byzantium) in 330 CE as the "New Rome" created an enduring administrative nucleus in the East. This city quickly developed its own distinct imperial bureaucracy,…

  2. Ancient Contracts

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    Greco-Roman Stipulatio and Formalism
    In Classical Antiquity, particularly within Roman Jurisprudence, the development of the stipulatio (a formal, verbal contract) marked a significant departure toward procedural formalism. The stipulatio required a precise question by the intended creditor (stipulator) and a corresponding, exact answer by the debtor (promissor). Any hesitation or deviation in wording, even a change in the pluperfect tense, rendered the entire transaction void, a…

  3. Chrysippus

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    Chrysippus was regarded by subsequent Stoics, including Panaetius and Posidonius, as the definitive interpreter of the Stoa. Diogenes Laërtius famously remarked that without Chrysippus, there would have been no Stoa [2].
    His influence extended deeply into Roman jurisprudence and later Christian theology through the mediating works of [Ci…

  4. Gallic Wars

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    The immediate catalyst for Caesar's involvement in $58 \text{ BCE}$ was the announced migration of the Helvetii tribe from their ancestral lands. They sought passage through Roman-controlled territory in Transalpine Gaul to settle in the unclaimed lands near Santones.
    Caesar famously refused passage, claiming the need to protect allied tribes, notably the Allobroges, who felt threatened by the massive movement of p…

  5. Offense

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    A pivotal development was the Mesopotamian codification system. The Code of Hammurabi (c. 1754 BCE) famously formalized the principle of "Sympathetic Retaliation," wherein the societal damage caused by the offense was mirrored directly in the remedial action taken against the transgressor. For instance, the unauthorized diversion of irrigation water was considered an offense against the celestial flow and was often punished by the mandatory planting of non-fruiting vines on the offende…