Description

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.

Features

• Significant contribution to our understanding of the medieval Italian city-state
• Innovative approach to legal and cultural history

Reviews

"Few historians are as knowledgeable about medieval Italy--and the Toscana in particular--as Chris Wickham, and one is, therefore, most grateful for the translation of this important work."--American Historical Review

Product Details

376 pages; 4 maps; ISBN13: 978-0-19-926586-2ISBN10: 0-19-926586-0

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