Described in the Cambridge Law Journal as 'an intellectual achievement of the highest order' and 'a landmark in comparative legal studies' Professor Markesinis' book has earned a reputation among scholars and students as a truly monumental work of scholarship. This, the leading work on the subject, will be essential reading for all scholars of tort law, scholars of comparative legal studies and undergraduate students in both areas This book is intended for scholars, students, and practitioners intersted in tort law, comparative law, and German law.