"The Twelve Tables" (Twelve boards) is a collection of Roman laws that indicates the early stage of the development of the legal system of the Roman Empire. They were introduced in 451-450 BC. in order to legalize and standardize the rules of coexistence, rights and duties of citizens. Each table contained different legal norms that determined the order of proceedings, property, marriage and many other areas of life. The laws of the "Twelve Tablets" are considered an important document in the history of Roman law, as they first recorded mandatory norms for all citizens and became the basis for the further development of the legal system in Rome. This book is a must-read for all seekers of knowledge about the legal history and evolution of human rights.