Courts and Conflict in Twelfth-century Tuscany
Author | : Chris Wickham |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press on Demand |
Total Pages | : 353 |
Release | : 2003 |
ISBN-10 | : 0199265860 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780199265862 |
Rating | : 4/5 (862 Downloads) |
Download or read book Courts and Conflict in Twelfth-century Tuscany written by Chris Wickham and published by Oxford University Press on Demand. This book was released on 2003 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study of disputes and their settlement in twelfth- century Tuscany is more than just legal history. Studded with colorful contemporary narratives, the book explores the mindsets of medieval Italians, and examines the legal framework which structured their society. Chris Wickham uncovers the interrelationships and collisions between different legal systems, and in doing so provides a new understanding of mentalities and power in the Italian city-state.