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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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