The justice of Venice : authorities and liberties in the urban economy, 1550-1700
Shaw, James EAuthor
British AcademyContent Provider
Oxford : Oxford University Press,
2006.
The rulers of Venice prided themselves on their unique brand of justice, which was a source of both ridicule and admiration for foreign commentators. This volume examines how changing ideas about justice at the level of the political elite were related to judicial and policing practices in the courtroom and on the street.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
The rulers of Venice prided themselves on their unique brand of justice, which was a source of both ridicule and admiration for foreign commentators. This volume examines how changing ideas about justice at the level of the political elite were related to judicial and policing practices in the courtroom and on the street.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Justice, Administration of
Criminal justice, Administration of
Law - Non-U.S.
Law, Politics & Government
Law - Europe, except U.K.