The Max Planck Research Group “Translations and Transitions” led by Prof. Lena Foljanty organized the Third Comparative Workshop on Legal Transformations in 19th and early 20th Century Japan, China and the Ottoman Empire in Vienna from 1st till 3rd September 2022, with a focus on “Global Setting and Connectivities”. Following the workshops held in 2018 and 2019, the event brought together experts from various countries, including some participating for the third time, as well as new voices.
The inspiring exchange between Japanese, Chinese and Ottoman legal history once again revealed that comparative legal history is a fruitful line of inquiry for understanding the interconnectedness of different legal cultures. The comparative exchange between the scholars ranged from specific dynamics of legal change to major themes such as the relationship between capitalism and law.
In addition to the regular exchange in the workshops, some network members have started research projects that connect the legal histories in question.
The research group and the cooperation partners plan to publish an edited volume as one result of the collaboration carried out during the past five years.
