Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book discusses the legal institution of legitimation, whereby the children of unmarried couples could be granted the rights of legitimate offspring. Emerging in the 13th century, legitimation was introduced as a papal right and later also practiced by secular rulers, particularly German emperors and kings. Initially found exclusively in Italy, the acceptance of legitimation gradually spread to other parts of Europe, facilitated by the rediscovery of Roman law and its dissemination by universities. The author traces the development of legitimation from its origins in Roman law through its transformation under canon law. The book offers a comprehensive analysis of the legal, social, and political implications of legitimation, shedding light on the complex interplay between papal authority, secular power, and the rights of illegitimate children. It examines the various requirements and limitations associated with legitimation, as well as the extent to which it was recognized by different legal systems. By exploring the evolution of legitimation, this book contributes to our understanding of the historical development of family law and the changing status of illegitimate children throughout the Middle Ages. It reveals the gradual shift from a rigid social hierarchy toward a more flexible and equitable legal framework for all children, regardless of their birth status. 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 9781390181876_0
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