The Fuero Real Alfonso X's Code of Municipal Law (Hardback Book)

Name: The Fuero Real Alfonso X's Code of Municipal Law (Hardback Book)
Brand: University of Toronto Press

University of Toronto Press

This book presents an English translation of King Alfonso X of Castile\u2013Le\u00F3n\u2019s municipal law code, a companion to his monumental Siete Partidas. \n Known as El Rey Sabio (\u201Cthe Learned King\u201D), Alfonso X (1252\u20131284) was one of the most influential legislators of medieval Europe. While the Siete Partidas codified the laws of the entire realm, the Fuero real \u2013 intended for the towns of Castile and Extremadura \u2013 sought to replace diverse local customs with a unified legal framework. Comprising four books, it addresses the Catholic faith and the rights of the Church; the king and his authority; laws and the administration of justice; marriage and inheritance; buying and selling; heretics; Jews; and criminal acts.\n Medieval history professor Joseph F. O\u2019Callaghan\u2019s translation, based on Gonzalo\n\nThe Fuero Real\nAlfonso X's Code of Municipal Law\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using ;