Includes bibliographical references and index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: Kaleidoscope / Iwona Barwicka-Tylek, Jan Halberda, and Maciej Mikuła -- 1. The historians craft and ethical values. A lesson from Aristotle / Iwona Barwicka-Tylek -- 2. Justice as an empty principle in post-structuralist legal thought. Towards neohistorical Jurisprudence? / Tomás Gábri -- Part 1. Law & Justice -- 3. The concept of justice in Polish municipal law in the 16th18th Centuries / Maciej Mikuła -- 4. Good morals as the yardstick of Cartels validity in Hungarian private law at the turn of the 20th Century / Norbert Varga -- Part 2. Law & equity -- 5. Legitimacy and equity in the 11th century? Age-old Messages from Susali / Adrian Schmidt-Recla -- 6. Visions of equity / Guido Rossi -- 7. The concept of equity in Austrian private law. From the origins of the Austrian General Civil Code (ABGB) to the present day / Kamila Staudigl-Ciechowicz -- Part 3. Law & equality -- 8. Liberty and inequality in Ciceros Oratio Pro Sestio / Francisco J. Andrés Santos -- 9. Equity and equality in Richard Franciss Maxims of Equity / Jan Halberda

"This book presents a comprehensive exploration of historical perspectives on justice, equity, and equality, which have been, and still are, considered as the core values of any balanced political system. Combining historical methodology with wider philosophical and ethical insights, the volume offers a unique contribution to the fields of legal history, legal heritage, and legal culture. Bringing together scholars who specialise in different historical periods, the book covers a variety of concepts and practices, but also identifies some universal ideas about justice, equity, and equality that have been stimulating the development of the European political and legal tradition throughout the ages. In this way, it provides a multidisciplinary approach that advances the field of legal studies. By bridging the disciplines of history, law, and philosophy, the book demonstrates the interconnectedness of these fields and highlights how historical legal concepts can inform contemporary discussions. As such, it will be a valuable resource for academics and researchers working in these and related areas." -- The publisher.