Las Siete Partidas. Vol. 2. Medieval Government: The World of Kings and Warriors 2

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. 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 paperback volumes, each available separately:

The Medieval Church, Volume 1: The World of Clerics and Laymen (Partida I) ISBN 0-8122-1738-1 336 pages

Medieval Government, Volume 2: The World of Kings and Warriors (Partida II) ISBN 0-8122-1739-X

The Medieval World of Law, Volume 3: Lawyers and Their Work (Partida III) ISBN 0-8122-1740-3

Family, Commerce, and the Sea, Volume 4: The Worlds of Women and Merchants (Partidas IV and V) ISBN 0-8122-1741-1

Underworlds, Volume 5: The Dead, the Criminal, and the Marginalized (Partidas VI and VII) ISBN 0-8122-1742-X

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 Associationreturns 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 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) 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 ofLas Siete Partidasfirst commissioned in 1931 by the American Bar Associationreturns 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 Partidasis 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) 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 encyclopaedia 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, or, The seven divisions, is a 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. The work's scope offers insight into the social, intellectual, and cultural history of medieval Spain. Editor and medieval historian Robert I. Burns, S.J., provides critical historical material in a new general introduction and extensive introductions to each Partida Introduction to the Second 'Partida' How to Be a King Officials of Court and Realm Castles and Their Rituals Knights and Chivalry Captains, Sergeants, and Soldiery War at Sea Rewards, Ransom, and Booty Universities as Defense of the Realm Suggestions for Reading 'Partida' II: Analytical Table of Contents 'Partida' II: Text in Translation v. 1. The medieval church: the world of clerics and laymen -- -- v. 2. Medieval government: the world of kings and warriors -- -- v. 3. Medieval law: lawyers and their work -- -- v. 4. Family, commerce, and the sea: the worlds of women and merchants -- -- v. 5. Underworlds: the dead, the criminal, and the marginalized. We have shown in the First Partida of this book how the Catholic Faith of Our Lord Jesus Christ should be believed, honored, and preserved.