Abbreviations 1
Ⅰ.Theory, Practice, and History: Rudiments 1
Ⅱ.Action and Reaction: From Republic to Empire 21
Ⅲ.Conspiracy of Silence: Secret Trusts 42
Ⅳ.The Dead Hand: Perpetuities and Settlements 76
Ⅴ.An End to the Horror: Trusts on ntestacy 117
Ⅵ.Words, Deeds, and Doubts: Interpretation 155
Ⅶ.Of Action and Execution: Procedure 222
Ⅷ.From Morals to Obligations: Evolution 256
Select Bibliography 289
General Index 293
Index of Ancient Sources 299