Carl Bulling (1822–1909)

Pandektist und Vordenker der Gleichberechtigung

By (author) Alexander Ihlefeldt

Book cover: Carl Bulling (1822–1909)

Extent: 319 pages

Publisher: V&R unipress

Subjects: Law, Social Sciences 

Series: Beitrage zu Grundfragen des Rechts

Language: German

Hardback (Published)

(June 2020)

ISBN: 9783847111009

6.34 x 9.33 inches

Price: $82.00

In stock

Carl Bulling gehort zu den ersten Juristen, die die Abschaffung jeglicher Eheherrschaft des Mannes uber die Frau postuliert haben. Gegen die in der Pandektistik vorherrschende Lehre konnte er zeigen, dass das entwickelte romische Recht mit der manusfreien Ehe die Eheherrschaft langst uberwunden hat.


Carl Bulling is one of the first lawyers who have postulated the abolition of any husband’s reign over the wife. Nevertheless, so far the legal historical literature lacks a comprehensive treatise of the life and work of the long-time judge and lawyer. There are multiple reasons for this. On the one hand, the work of the first wave of the women’s movement has for a long time received little attention. On the other hand, Bulling’s works are to be located in the intersection of legal history, legal doctrine, family law and legal policy. In addition to legal sources, the author evaluates a wide range of both philosophical and sociological literature in order to honor the personality of Carl Bulling and his significant work.

  • By (author) Alexander Ihlefeldt