The Saxon Mirror: A "Sachsenspiegel" of the Fourteenth Century (The Middle Ages Series)

Name: The Saxon Mirror: A "Sachsenspiegel" of the Fourteenth Century (The Middle Ages Series)
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Book Synopsis: The Sachsenspiegel, or Saxon Mirror, compiled in 1235 by Eike von Repgow, may be said to mark the beginning of vernacular German jurisprudence. For the first time, Maria Dobozy offers an English translation of this influential lawbook, the oldest, and most important, set of customary law in the German language.

This lawbook with its amendments marks a major shift in the history of German law from purely oral authority and transmission to a written documentation that allowed greater consistency in legal procedure. The reception of the lawbook was vast. It was rapidly adapted across Germany, as the four hundred manuscript versions demonstrate. Beyond Germany, it was copied as the paradigm for lawbooks in Prussia, Silesia, Poland, Ukraine, Hungary, and Bohemia. These codes of law became the standard for over three hundred years.

The Sachsenspiegel contains a compilation of the legal practices at the time in Saxony, an ethnically mixed territory, and encompasses the legal customs and procedures that regulated the daily life of peasants and landlords. It is a multidimensional resource for anyone seeking insight into German and Central European culture in art, literature, linguistics, literacy, law, ethnic diversity, women, and the Bible.

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Unlock the secrets of German jurisprudence with The Saxon Mirror: A "Sachsenspiegel" of the Fourteenth Century. Delve into the rich history of German law as you explore this influential lawbook, meticulously translated into English by Maria Dobozy. This extraordinary book, compiled in 1235 by Eike von Repgow, revolutionized the legal landscape by introducing written documentation and marking the shift from purely oral authority.

Why settle for ordinary legal texts when you can immerse yourself in the oldest and most important set of customary laws in the German language? The Sachsenspiegel presents a comprehensive compilation of legal practices, encompassing the regulations that governed the daily lives of peasants and landlords in Saxony. Immerse yourself in this multidimensional resource, offering valuable insights into German and Central European culture across various domains such as art, literature, linguistics, literacy, law, ethnic diversity, women's rights, and even references to the Bible.

Immerse yourself in history and discover the lasting impact of the Sachsenspiegel, which not only shaped German law but also influenced legal systems far beyond Germany's borders. With over four hundred manuscript versions, this lawbook rapidly gained wide acceptance and served as the model for lawbooks in Prussia, Silesia, Poland, Ukraine, Hungary, and Bohemia. Experience the legal framework that stood strong for more than three centuries!

Begin your journey into the world of German jurisprudence today! Don't miss out on the opportunity to explore the groundbreaking Sachsenspiegel. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a legal scholar, or simply a curious mind, click here to unlock the wonders of this fascinating lawbook and unravel its cultural significance.

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