Reznik O. Periodization of Historical Legal Process: conceptual aspects

For the first time in the national legal science conceptual principles of periodiza-tion of historical legal process have undergone systematic analysis on monographic level. The problem development of periodization of historic legal process has been elucidated. The notions of ,,historical legal process" and ,,periodization of historical legal process" have been elaborated. Methodological fundamentals (principles and determination) of periodization of historical legal process have been researched. Main approaches towards periodization of historical process existing in philosophical and historical scientific constructions of the past and modern times have been analyzed. Resources of existing approaches towards periodization of historical and legal process have been exposed. Advantages and disadvantages in historical legal researches as well as the resources of synthesis of formation and civilization approaches have been specified.