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The concept of human rights has a long history. Its practical origins asdistinct from its theoretical antecedents are said to be comparatively recentgoing back no further than the American and French Bills of Rights of theeighteenth century. Even those landmarks are seen as little more than theprecursors of the twentieth century startingpoint the Universal Declarationof Human Rights which was adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nationsin 1948. In this unique and stimulating book Richard Bauman investigates theconcept of human rights in the Roman world. He argues that on the theoreticalside ideas were developed by thinkers such as Cicero and Seneca and on thepragmatic side practical applications were rewarded mainly through the law. Hepresents a comprehensive analysis of human rights in ancient Rome and offersenlightening comparisons between the Roman and twentieth century understandingof human rights. «
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