Fragmentation or Interaction: about Particularism of Law of Medieval Western Europe
The article is devoted to identification of inconsistencies of the traditional concept of “particularism of law” and the current level of knowledge on the history of medieval law. The origin and evolution of the content of this concept are investigated and its main drawbacks are defined. Based on the analysis of domestic research on the methodology and history of law, the author proposes a new definition of “particularism of law”.