Most countries in Europe today have civil law traditions. In the 1500's and 1600's, colonists from some of these countries carried civil law around the world. As a result, many countries in Africa, Asia, and the Americas have legal systems influenced by roman law. (aug 16, 1500 – aug 1, 1600)
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aug 16, 1500
aug 1, 1600
~ 100 years