The Visigothic code : (Forum Judicum) by S. P. Scott

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Translator Scott, S. P. (Samuel Parsons), 1846-1929
LoC No. 10016641
Uniform Title Liber judiciorum. English
Title The Visigothic code : (Forum Judicum)
Original Publication Boston: The Boston Book Company, 1910.
Note Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "The Visigothic Code (Forum Judicum)" by S. P. Scott is a historical legal document translated and edited in the early 20th century. It explores the foundational laws of the Visigoths, a semi-barbaric people who settled in parts of modern-day Spain, documenting their legal customs, societal values, and governance. The work reflects on the evolution of their legal system from nomadic traditions to more organized rule under the influence of Roman law and ecclesiastical authority. The opening of the text introduces the significance of the Visigothic Code, underscoring how laws provide insight into a nation's history, customs, and ethics. The preface highlights the remarkable progress of the Visigoths, transitioning from a nomadic society to a structured monarchy, with particular emphasis on their relationship with the Church and the judicial mechanisms that ensured equity among different social classes. Additionally, it discusses the challenges they faced during their rule, especially in relation to their treatment of minorities like Jews and the aftermath that led to the eventual dominance of the Saracen invaders. Throughout this introduction, themes of morality, justice, and socio-political organization form a foundational backdrop for understanding the later chapters of the Code. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class KJ: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: Europe
Subject Law, Visigothic
Subject Law, Germanic -- Sources
Category Text
EBook-No. 72551
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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