Taubenschlag Raphael. The Law of Greco-Roman Egypt in the Light of the Papyri, 332 B.C.-640 C.E

Państwowe Wydawnictwo Naukowe, 1955. — 401 p.The papyri from Egypt allow a rare glimpse of the workings of Greek law. It was influenced by other legal cultures, most notably Egyptian and Roman. The Ptolemaic kings of Egypt ruled a variety of ethnic groups that were diverse in language, culture, religion, and legal practices. The Romans introduced important changes in the administrative system, aimed at achieving a high level of efficiency and maximizing revenue. The duties of the prefect of Aegyptus combined responsibility for military security through command of the legions and cohorts, for the organization of finance and taxation, and for the administration of justice.