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"Bringing together a multitude of discourses with subtlety and deftness, Jesús R. Velasco undertakes a rare interpretation of the Siete Partidas and offers far-reaching and compelling conclusions." * Simone Pinet, Cornell University *
"In his sophisticated literary treatment of the Siete Partidas, Jesús R. Velasco shifts the disciplinary frame away from legal history in a move that will be welcomed by scholars interested in medieval law and sovereignty." * Karl Shoemaker, University of Wisconsin, Madison *

Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1. Dead Voice
Chapter 2. Vernacular Jurisdiction
Chapter 3. Revenant Manuscripts
Chapter 4. Legislating Friendship
Chapter 5. Sensitive Souls
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgments

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    Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
    Publication Date: 24/01/2020
    ISBN13: 9780812251869, 978-0812251869
    ISBN10: 0812251865
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    Systems of law: ecclesiastical Philosophy

    Description

    Book Synopsis


    Trade Review
    "Bringing together a multitude of discourses with subtlety and deftness, Jesús R. Velasco undertakes a rare interpretation of the Siete Partidas and offers far-reaching and compelling conclusions." * Simone Pinet, Cornell University *
    "In his sophisticated literary treatment of the Siete Partidas, Jesús R. Velasco shifts the disciplinary frame away from legal history in a move that will be welcomed by scholars interested in medieval law and sovereignty." * Karl Shoemaker, University of Wisconsin, Madison *

    Table of Contents

    Introduction
    Chapter 1. Dead Voice
    Chapter 2. Vernacular Jurisdiction
    Chapter 3. Revenant Manuscripts
    Chapter 4. Legislating Friendship
    Chapter 5. Sensitive Souls
    Conclusion
    Notes
    Bibliography
    Index
    Acknowledgments

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