We cordially invite you to participate in the International Academic Conference "Waterloo will wipe out, but that which nothing can wipe out is my Civil Code”. Methods and Models of Reception of Napoleonic Legislation in Europe the Era of the First Half of 19th Century”.
The event - organised by DIOGENES (Digital Networking of European Legal Historians), operating within the framework of the Critical Heritage Studies Hub (CHSH), established at the Faculty of Law and Administration of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, and the Chair of the General History of State and Law and the Department of the History of Polish Law at the Faculty of Law and Administration of the Jagiellonian University - is addressed to researchers in the fields of law and history - in particular professors, doctoral students, postgraduates and students.
The conference commemorates the 220th anniversary of the Napoleonic Civil Code, which was enacted on 21 March 1804.
It will take place online on 22 March 2024, and participation will be limited to MS Teams.
The event will commence at 10:00 a.m. with an expert debate featuring distinguished specialists in the field of Napoleonic codification, including:
- Prof. Jean-Louis Halpérin (École normale supérieure - PSL, Paryż, Francja)
- Prof. Aniceto Masferrer (Universitat de València, Hiszpania)
- Prof. Annamaria Monti (Università degli Studi di Milano, Włochy)
- Prof. dr hab. Dorota Malec (Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Vice-Chancellor for International Cooperation and Head of the Department of History and Administrative Thought).
During the two-hour discussion, experts will present the issues surrounding the introduction and implementation of Napoleonic codifications of private law in various parts of Europe. They will also discuss the social consequences and typical deviations in the application of the law in specific communities.
Following a short break, three additional doctoral-student sessions will be organized. During these sessions, participants will present issues related to the conference theme in 15-minute speeches.
Possible topics for discussion include:
- The global reception of the Napoleonic Codes, particularly in Europe.
- The origins of the Napoleonic Code and its legal solutions.
- The impact of the Napoleonic Codes on European legal thought during the 19th century.
- Civil codes that have been influenced by the Napoleonic Code in the past and present.
- Comparative studies on the reception of the Napoleonic Codes.
Other research topics related to the conference theme are also welcome. To participate in the conference, please submit a topic and a short abstract (250-350 words). The speech should not exceed 15 minutes.
Speeches can only be presented in English.
Participation in the conference is free of charge.
Applications will be accepted until 10 March 2024.
Passive participation is also possible.
To register for active or passive participation, please fill out the form at the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/MY1tUHSDuL
For further information, please contact us at: diogenes@uj.edu.pl.
The terms and conditions of the event, as well as a clause on the processing of personal data, can be found at the following link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gl5hANVB6RcdYGJ6V1v6Ihjl7jPSdpfS/view?usp=sharing
We would be extremely grateful if you could inform your colleagues and co-workers of the upcoming event.
On behalf of the Organising Committee,
With best regards,
Izabela Wasik
Dariusz Piotrowski
Piotr Owsiak
