Law, Magistracy, and Crime in Old Regime Paris, 1735-1789: Volume 1, The System of Criminal Justice

Discover the intricate world of criminal justice in 18th century France with Law, Magistracy, and Crime in Old Regime Paris, 1735-1789: Volume 1, The System of Criminal Justice by Richard Andrews. Published by Cambridge University Press in 1994, this comprehensive hardback spans 632 pages and delves into the complexities of the royal criminal justice system. Andrews meticulously reconstructs the political landscape surrounding this system, examining the formation, authority, and ethos of the magistracy. Explore its connections to the monarchy, the Church, the aristocracy, the bourgeois, and the plebeians, offering a rich understanding of how justice was administered during this pivotal era in French history. Ideal for historians and enthusiasts alike, this book provides a thorough analysis that is both engaging and informative.