{"product_id":"9788498167191","title":"The Seven Partidas","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLas Siete Partidas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work presents a selection of the most significant passages from \u003cem\u003eLas Siete Partidas\u003c\/em\u003e, the famous Castilian legal code promoted by Alfonso X the Wise in the 13th century. The reader will find a gateway to one of the foundational legal texts of the Spanish language and Hispanic law, adapted into modern Spanish by Antonio Solalinde. More than a simple compendium of laws, the book reveals the vision of a kingdom seeking legal uniformity and reflects the political, social, and moral thought of its time. It is an essential read for understanding the roots of law and culture in the Spanish-speaking world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLas Siete Partidas\u003c\/em\u003e were conceived during the reign of Alfonso X (1252–1284) with the aim of unifying the legal system of the Kingdom of Castile. Originally titled \u003cem\u003eLibro de las Leyes\u003c\/em\u003e, it received its current name due to its division into seven parts or \"partidas.\" Each of these sections addresses a branch of law and social organization: from the Catholic faith and the organization of the Church to civil, criminal, family, and procedural law. This edition, in particular, offers a careful selection of fragments, compiled by Antonio Solalinde, which allows the modern reader to delve into the most representative passages of the work without the complexity of the original 13th-century text. It is a journey into the heart of medieval thought and the foundation of the legal system that influenced Spain and the Americas for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFoundations of medieval Castilian law and its quest for legal unity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePolitical and social organization of the kingdom according to the Alfonsine vision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship between royal power, the Church, and the nobility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePrinciples of civil, criminal, and procedural law in the Late Middle Ages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe cultural and linguistic legacy of Alfonso X the Wise as a promoter of Castilian prose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for law students and professionals who wish to understand the historical roots of Hispanic legislation. It is also of great interest to historians, philologists, and any educated reader interested in medieval thought, the evolution of political institutions, or the work of Alfonso X the Wise. The modern Spanish edition makes it accessible to those approaching this classic text for the first time without the need for prior knowledge of paleography or Latin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA direct understanding of one of the most influential legal works in Spanish history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a foundational text of the Spanish language, adapted to contemporary language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA privileged view of the social, political, and religious context of 13th-century Castile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA key resource for contextualizing the evolution of law and institutions in the Hispanic world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to read a curated selection that distills the essence of a monumental work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alfonso the Wise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic texts, Law\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 2006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 246\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003cem\u003eLas Siete Partidas\u003c\/em\u003e fulfills the difficult task of making a medieval legal text accessible without betraying its essence. Antonio Solalinde’s selection is astute, offering the most representative passages to understand the structure and spirit of the original work. It is a valuable tool for both academic study and historical dissemination, presented in a manageable pocket-sized format that facilitates consultation. For the reader interested in the foundations of Hispanic law or the work of Alfonso X, this is a rigorous and practical gateway.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406104027483,"sku":"9788498167191","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816719.jpg?v=1781835148","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498167191","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}