Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating and often brutal world of medieval legal practices, exploring the various methods of trial that were employed to determine guilt or innocence. The author takes readers on a journey through history, examining the origins and evolution of trial by ordeal, a system of judgment based on the belief that God would intervene to reveal the truth. The book investigates the use of water, fire, the cross, and single combat as methods of determining guilt. The author meticulously examines these practices within their broader historical context, highlighting their roots in religious beliefs and the widespread superstition that permeated medieval society. The book goes beyond simply describing these methods, providing a nuanced exploration of their philosophical underpinnings and the social and cultural factors that contributed to their acceptance. The author explores the justifications for these trials, the anxieties they reflected, and the ways in which they shaped legal systems and societal perceptions of justice. This book offers a compelling exploration of medieval legal practices, revealing the complex interplay between faith, law, and social norms that shaped the administration of justice in a bygone era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332905287_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332905287
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332905287
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 498 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 26914915/2
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