Early years

  • 1750 BCE

    The code of Hammurabi

    The code of Hammurabi took place in 1750 BC. It was one of the earliest records of law written down.
  • 1240 BCE

    Mosaic Law

    The Mosaic laws were given to the Hebrew people. Moses is said to been given law by god.
  • 550 BCE

    Justinian Law

    The Byzahtine Emperor Justinian codified 1000 years of Roman Law. They emphasized equality under the law.
  • 1000

    Feudal System

    France conquarded England. The land was divided among the nobles.
  • 1245

    Moana Carta

    This was a document made after King John of England abused his power.
  • 1265

    Parliament and statue law

    English nobility wanted more power which lead King John iii to challenge them.
  • Napoleonic Code

    The Napoleonic code aka the French Civil code. Napoleonic code was in control of Europe at this time.