About the book
Las Siete Partidas, or Seven Divisions, is the major law code of thirteenth-century Spain, compiled by Alfonso X the Learned of Castile. Seven centuries later, this compendium of legal and customary information remains the foundation of modern Spanish law. In addition, its influence is notable in the law of Spain's former colonies, including Texas, California, and Louisiana. The work's extraordinary scope offers unparalleled insight into the social, intellectual, and cultural history of medieval Spain. Built on the armature of a law code, it is in effect an encyclopedia of medieval life.
Long out of print, the English translation of Las Siete Partidas—first commissioned in 1931 by the American Bar Association—returns in a superior new edition. Editor and distinguished medieval historian Robert I. Burns, S.J., provides critical historical material in a new general Introduction and extensive introductions to each Partida. Jerry Craddock of the University of California, Berkeley, provides updated bibliographical notes, and Joseph O'Callaghan of Fordham University contributes a section on law in Alfonso's time.
Las Siete Partidas is presented in five volumes, each available separately:
The Medieval Church, Volume 1: The World of Clerics and Laymen (Partida I)
Medieval Government, Volume 2: The World of Kings and Warriors (Partida II)
The Medieval World of Law, Volume 3: Lawyers and Their Work (Partida III)
Family, Commerce, and the Sea, Volume 4: The Worlds of Women and Merchants (Partidas IV and V)
Underworlds, Volume 5: The Dead, the Criminal, and the Marginalized (Partidas VI and VII)
Editions of Las Siete Partidas, Volume 5
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- ISBN 9780812208566
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Las Siete Partidas, or Seven Divisions, is the major law code of thirteenth-century Spain, compiled by Alfonso X the Learned of Castile. Seven centuries later, this compendium of legal and customary information remains the foundation of modern Spanish law. In addition, its influence is notable in the law of Spain's former colonies, including Texas, California, and Louisiana. The work's extraordinary scope offers unparalleled insight into the social, intellectual, and cultural history of medieval Spain. Built on the armature of a law code, it is in effect an encyclopedia of medieval life.
Long out of print, the English translation of Las Siete Partidas—first commissioned in 1931 by the American Bar Association—returns in a superior new edition. Editor and distinguished medieval historian Robert I. Burns, S.J., provides critical historical material in a new general Introduction and extensive introductions to each Partida. Jerry Craddock of the University of California, Berkeley, provides updated bibliographical notes, and Joseph O'Callaghan of Fordham University contributes a section on law in Alfonso's time.
Las Siete Partidas is presented in five volumes, each available separately:
The Medieval Church, Volume 1: The World of Clerics and Laymen (Partida I)
Medieval Government, Volume 2: The World of Kings and Warriors (Partida II)
The Medieval World of Law, Volume 3: Lawyers and Their Work (Partida III)
Family, Commerce, and the Sea, Volume 4: The Worlds of Women and Merchants (Partidas IV and V)
Underworlds, Volume 5: The Dead, the Criminal, and the Marginalized (Partidas VI and VII)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Las Siete Partidas, Volume 5 about?
Las Siete Partidas, or Seven Divisions, is the major law code of thirteenth-century Spain, compiled by Alfonso X the Learned of Castile. Seven centuries later, this compendium of legal and customary information remains the foundation of modern Spanish law. In addition, its influence is notable in the law of Spain's former colonies, including Texas, California, and Louisiana. The work's extraordinary scope offers unparalleled insight into the social, intellectual, and cultural history of medieval Spain. Built on the armature of a law code, it is in effect an encyclopedia of medieval life.
Long out of print, the English translation of Las Siete Partidas—first commissioned in 1931 by the American Bar Association—returns in a superior new edition. Editor and distinguished medieval historian Robert I. Burns, S.J., provides critical historical material in a new general Introduction and extensive introductions to each Partida. Jerry Craddock of the University of California, Berkeley, provides updated bibliographical notes, and Joseph O'Callaghan of Fordham University contributes a section on law in Alfonso's time.
Las Siete Partidas is presented in five volumes, each available separately:
The Medieval Church, Volume 1: The World of Clerics and Laymen (Partida I)
Medieval Government, Volume 2: The World of Kings and Warriors (Partida II)
The Medieval World of Law, Volume 3: Lawyers and Their Work (Partida III)
Family, Commerce, and the Sea, Volume 4: The Worlds of Women and Merchants (Partidas IV and V)
Underworlds, Volume 5: The Dead, the Criminal, and the Marginalized (Partidas VI and VII)
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Las Siete Partidas, Volume 5?
History and Archaeology
Where can I read a sample of Las Siete Partidas, Volume 5?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780812208566
How long is Las Siete Partidas, Volume 5 and how many pages does it have?
Las Siete Partidas, Volume 5 has 384 page(s)
Is Las Siete Partidas, Volume 5 part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Middle Ages Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Las Siete Partidas, Volume 5?
Robert I. Burns S.J.
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Las Siete Partidas, Volume 5 is available as pdf(ISBN 9780812208566)
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