Law without Lawyers
James A. Brundage
The early Middle Ages was a world without lawyers—or nearly so. legal system in Rome eroded drastically, at least the Western empire, during years that followed turn of sixth century. By end century, little more than its ghost remained, and Roman profession faded away with it. eclipse resulted from series events usually called “the fall empire.” eastern half empire remained reasonably intact throughout indeed for millennium thereafter. Although government eventually did crumble West, demise slow chaotic. church's own organization helped to preserve numerous features administrative style. Some structural elements, such as provinces dioceses, corresponded units late empire.
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