Ramón P. Rodríguez Montero

Corona Encinas, Álex, Instituciones políticas municipales durante el reinado de Justiniano I (527-565): un estudio histórico-jurídico. Colección “Monografías de Derecho romano y Cultura clásica” (Sección “Derecho Administrativo y Fiscal romano”), Editoria

Introduction

Corona encinas, Álex, instituciones políticas municipales durante el reinado de justiniano i (527-565): un estudio histórico-jurídico. Colección “monografías de derecho romano y cultura clásica” (sección “derecho administrativo y fiscal romano”), editoria. Estudio histórico-jurídico de las instituciones políticas municipales y su regulación en el Corpus Iuris civilis durante el reinado de Justiniano I (527-565).

Abstract

Investigación sobre los avatares históricos y la regulación normativa contenida en el Corpus Iuris civilis de las diversas instituciones políticas rectoras de la organización municipal en la época de Justiniano I.  

Review

The study by Álex Corona Encinas, titled "Instituciones políticas municipales durante el reinado de Justiniano I (527-565): un estudio histórico-jurídico," presents a focused and promising inquiry into a critical aspect of late antique Roman governance. Situated within the prestigious "Monografías de Derecho romano y Cultura clásica," specifically the "Derecho Administrativo y Fiscal romano" section, the work positions itself as a specialized contribution to our understanding of the legal and administrative structures of the Byzantine Empire during the pivotal reign of Justinian I. Its declared historical-legal methodology suggests a comprehensive approach to the complex interplay between societal evolution and normative frameworks. The abstract clarifies that the research delves into both the historical vicissitudes ("avatares históricos") and the explicit normative regulation found within the *Corpus Iuris Civilis* concerning municipal political institutions. This dual emphasis is particularly valuable, as it promises to illuminate not only the theoretical legal framework designed by Justinian's jurists but also the practical realities and challenges faced by urban centers during this era of profound transformation. By leveraging the monumental *Corpus Iuris Civilis*, the study is poised to offer rigorous insights into the roles, responsibilities, and internal organization of municipal bodies, which were fundamental to the administration and identity of the empire's provinces. This monograph appears to be an essential resource for scholars of Roman law, ancient history, and public administration. Its specific focus on municipal institutions under Justinian I addresses a crucial period often characterized by both continuity with classical Roman traditions and significant shifts towards Byzantine administrative practices. A thorough historical-legal examination of these structures will undoubtedly enrich our understanding of state-local relations, urban development, and the enduring legacy of Roman legal thought. The work, therefore, holds considerable potential to contribute significantly to the fields of Late Antique and Byzantine studies.

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