Las Siete Partidas. Vol. 5. Underworlds: The Dead, the Criminal, and the Marginalized

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Translated by Samuel Parsons Scott. Edited by Robert I. Burns, S.J. '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. Introduction to the Sixth 'Partida' Testament as Perspective: Numbers The Testator The Universal Heir Legacies and Legatees, the Executor Wards: Guardians and Administrators Codicils, the Intestate, Slaves Context and Meaning Suggestions for Reading Introduction to the Seventh 'Partida' Alfonso's Structure of Crime Treason, Infamy, Corruption Homicide and Violence Robbery, Theft, Larceny, Fraud Sex Crimes Sorcery and Magic The Jews Mudejars: Muslims Under the Latins Heretics, Assassins, Blasphemers Prisons, Punishment, Torture, Pardons Appendixes: Legal Maxims and Tags The Formation of a Persecuting Society? Suggestions for Reading 'Partidas' VI and VII: Analytical Table of Contents 'Partida' VI: Text in Translation 'Partida' VII: Text in Translation Index