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

Delve into the intricate world of criminal justice in Old Regime Paris with Law, Magistracy, and Crime in Old Regime Paris, 1735–1789: Volume 1, The System of Criminal Justice by Richard Mowery Andrews. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2006, this comprehensive volume spans 632 pages and meticulously reconstructs the royal criminal justice system of France. Andrews examines the complex political landscape surrounding this system, shedding light on the formation, authority, and ethos of the magistracy. Discover how the magistracy interacted with key societal institutions, including the monarchy, the Church, the aristocracy, the bourgeois, and the plebeians. This insightful work is essential for anyone interested in the history of criminal courts and justice in Paris, providing a rich context for understanding the dynamics of law and punishment in this pivotal era.