The+Theodosian+Code

This is a set of laws from the time of Constantine to Theodosius that was compiled by Theodosius in 438 AD, covering legislations for both the eastern and western parts of the empire and issues such as taxes, slaves, offices, etc, from the time of Emperor Constantine. This particular section focuses on the development of the dependent sharecropping farmer (colonus) whose freedom to move became restricted by law because the govt needed dependable tax revenues. It also describes the perennial problem of inefficiency and dishonesty in government. How the gov't should deal with provinces, courses of action for governors. Also distinguishes between coloni and slaves