Die Geschichte des BGB im Spiegel seiner Jubiläumsschriften

ve done the same at various points in history. Each of these paints a particular picture of the BGB, emphasising certain parts over others, and reflects the specific contexts of their authors, thus offering valuable insight into the evolution of private law under the BGB over the course of the 20th century. Given that most of the authors were prominent figures in the discourse, the present text also illustrates the degree to which our modern understanding of the BGB has been profoundly shaped by various intellectual pioneers, and which schools of thought continue to influence us today.