Explore how inheritance was divided in ancient times and who gained what shares This edition presents key rules and cases from a historic Burmese and Hindu legal context, focusing on how property passes down through families, step-relations, and adopted children. It highlights the roles of different heirs, including awratha, step-children, and various kinds of sons and daughters, with examples of how shares were allocated and what could be inherited.
The content frames the scope of the laws, the structure of property division, and the social rules that guided inheritance. It offers concrete descriptions of who could claim portions, how shares were calculated, and when certain relatives were excluded from the estate.
Ideal for readers of legal history, religious law, and cultural inheritance practices.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into Buddhist inheritance and property laws. Translated from the Burmese code, the Wonnana, this text offers a unique glimpse into ancient Asian legal practices. The book explores the complexities of inheritance customs, including the division of property among several parties. Notably, it examines the roles of gender, birth order, and familial duty in determining the distribution of wealth. The author, a judicial expert, provides cultural context and analysis, illuminating the historical and social forces that shaped these laws. By examining the evolution of Buddhist inheritance law, this book offers valuable insights into the cultural and religious values of ancient Burma and the broader context of Asian legal systems. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333067045_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 60 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.12 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1333067046
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