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Trial by Fire and Water
The Medieval Judicial Ordeal (Oxford University Press Academic Monograph Reprints)
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Trial by ordeal, involving extreme tests like walking over hot irons or being submerged in water, served as a crucial method of justice for centuries, despite its seemingly barbaric nature in contemporary society. This practice was not only integral to historical legal systems but also surprisingly effective in determining guilt or innocence. The book delves into the historical significance and societal implications of these trials, shedding light on their role in shaping the concept of justice over time.
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Trial by Fire and Water, Robert Bartlett
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- 2014
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- Titul
- Trial by Fire and Water
- Podtitul
- The Medieval Judicial Ordeal (Oxford University Press Academic Monograph Reprints)
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Robert Bartlett
- Vydavatel
- Echo Point Books & Media
- Rok vydání
- 2014
- Vazba
- pevná
- Počet stran
- 192
- ISBN13
- 9781626548893
- Kategorie
- Světová historie
- Anotace
- Trial by ordeal, involving extreme tests like walking over hot irons or being submerged in water, served as a crucial method of justice for centuries, despite its seemingly barbaric nature in contemporary society. This practice was not only integral to historical legal systems but also surprisingly effective in determining guilt or innocence. The book delves into the historical significance and societal implications of these trials, shedding light on their role in shaping the concept of justice over time.