
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.
Page Count:
256
Publication Date:
2006-07-06
ISBN-10:
0197263771
ISBN-13:
9780197263778
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