The Justice of Venice Authorities and Liberties in the Urban Economy, 1550-1700 |
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| Author:
| Shaw, James E. |
| Series title: | British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship Monographs |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-726377-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2006 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $125.00 |
Book Description:
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By studying one of the oldest courts of the city this volume discusses the impact of Venice's unique brand of justice on its ordinary citizens. The criminal cases shed light on the black market economy; the civil cases demonstrate that justice was cheap, fast and accessible to all.
By studying one of the oldest courts of the city this volume discusses the impact of Venice's unique brand of justice on its ordinary citizens. The criminal cases shed light on the black market economy; the civil cases demonstrate that justice was cheap, fast and accessible to all.