Middle Ages Series: Las Siete Partidas, Volume 5: Underworlds: The Dead, the Criminal, and the Marginalized (Partidas VI and VII)

A major thirteenth-century Spanish law code whose tenets can still be found in the state laws of California, Texas, and Louisiana. A major thirteenth-century Spanish law code whose tenets can still be found in the state laws of California, Texas, and Louisiana. A major thirteenth-century Spanish law code whose tenets can still be found in the state laws of California, Texas, and Louisiana.

An indispensable contribution the the medieval Iberian field, and a valuable addition to medieval studies generally. . . . On almost any page, one finds a wealth of engrossing data concerning daily life, practice, and belief in thirteenth-century Castile. The level of detail is compelling, and provides a wide-ranging view of medieval life and thought that goes far beyond mere prescriptive edicts. --Olivia Remie Constable, The Medieval Review

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.

Robert I. Burns, S.J., is a senior professor of history at the University of California, Los Angeles, and Director of the Institute of Medieval Mediterranean Spain in Playa del Rey, California.

CONTENTS Introduction to the Sixth Partida Introduction to the Seventh Partida Partidas VI and VII: Analytical Table of Contents Partida VI: Text in Translation – Sixth Partida: Succession Title I: Testaments Title II: Sealed, Closed, or Mystic Testaments Title III: Institution of Heirs Title IV: Conditional Institution Title V: Substitution of Heirs Title VI: Deliberation of Heirs, Inventory, and Surveillance Title VII: Disinheritance Title VIII: Remedy for Wrongful Disinheritance Title IX: Legacies Title X: Executors Title XI: Reduction of Legacies Title XII: Codicils Title XIII: Intestate Succession Title XIV: Delivery of Inheritance Title XV: Partition of Inheritance Title XVI: Tutelage Title XVII: Excuses from Thtorship Title XVIII: Removal of Tutors Title XIX: Restitutio In Integrnm Partida VII: Text in Translation – Seventh Partida: Crimes; Exegesis; General Pinciples Title I: Accusations Title II: Treason (Trayción) Title III: Charge of Treason Against Nobility Title IV: Trial by Combat Title V: Loss of Status Title VI: Infamy Title VII: Deceit (False dad) Title VIII: Homicide Title IX: Injuria (Deshonra; Dishonor) Title X: Fuercas (Violence) Title XI: Repudiation of Friendship Among Nobles Title XII: Truce and Security Among Nobles Title XIII: Robo (Robbery) Title XIV: Hurto (Larceny) Title XV: Injury to Property Title XVI: Fraud Title XVII: Adultery Title XVIII: Incest Title XIX: Seduction Title XX: Abduction (Violación) Title XXI: Sodom Title XXII: Procuring Title XXIII: Necromancy, Divination, etc. Title XXIV: Jews Title XXV: Moors Title XXVI: Heresy Title XXVII: Desperados (Desperate Persons) Title XXVIII: Blasphemy Title XXIX: Prisons and Prisoners Title XXX: Torture Title XXXI: Punishment Title XXXII: Pardons Title XXXIII: Exegesis Title XXXIV: Maxims and General Principles Index

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)

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) 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. The learned men of the ancients said that those who made good use of their property, observing the agreements and contracts which they enter into with one another, pass their time wisely.