Roman law occupies an exceptional place in the history of mankind. It was this system of law, which once became uniform for the ancient world, that formed the basis of the law of many modern states, and private Roman law is still classic for a society based on private property. The book of the famous Russian lawyer and jurist I.A. Pokrovsky “History Roman Law" is a brief excursion into the history of Ancient Rome and its legal system. The system of norms regulating various types of property relations and property rights is considered. Talking in detail about the private and public law of Ancient Rome, the author presents the life and way of life of the ancient Romans, the morals and customs of rulers, free citizens and slaves. The book is intended for specialists, as well as for those who are interested in legal issues in general.