A Dissertation On The Statutes Of The Cities Of Italy And A Translation Of The Pleading Of Prospero Farinacio In Defense Of Beatrice Cenci And Her Relatives (1838)

""A Dissertation On The Statutes Of The Cities Of Italy: And A Translation Of The Pleading Of Prospero Farinacio In Defense Of Beatrice Cenci And Her Relatives"" is a book written by George Bowyer and published in 1838. The book consists of two parts. The first part is a dissertation that provides a detailed analysis of the statutes of the cities of Italy. It explores the history and development of these statutes, their legal significance, and their impact on the social and political life of Italy. The second part of the book is a translation of the pleading of Prospero Farinacio, an Italian lawyer, in defense of Beatrice Cenci and her relatives. Beatrice Cenci was an Italian noblewoman who was accused of murdering her father, and her case became one of the most famous trials in Italian history. Farinacio's pleading is a passionate defense of the accused, arguing that they were victims of a corrupt and oppressive system. Overall, ""A Dissertation On The Statutes Of The Cities Of Italy: And A Translation Of The Pleading Of Prospero Farinacio In Defense Of Beatrice Cenci And Her Relatives"" is an important historical work that sheds light on the legal and social history of Italy during the Renaissance period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.