Justice and legal practice in early medieval Italy, ca. 700–900
Michael W. Heil
Abstract This essay surveys the principle features of justice and legal practice in early medieval Italy as revealed recent scholarship. It focuses on Lombard (568–774) Carolingian (774–888) periods, well immediate post‐Carolingian period down to year 900. deals primarily with placita , or public court hearings, that have been focus most scholarship date. concludes a brief consideration other forms dispute settlement beyond .
History Compass