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CHAPTER III

RIGHTS OF WOMEN AS MODIFIED BY THE CHRISTIAN EMPERORS

Old Roman Law not abrogated suddenly--Divorce--Adultery-

-Second

marriages--Engagements--Donations between husband and wife--Sundry

enactments on marriage--Inheritance--Guardianship--Bills of Attainder of

Christian Emperors merciless, in contrast to acts of pagan

predecessors--Sources