The Lit de Justice

Semantics, Ceremonial, and the Parlement of Paris 1300-1600

by Elizabeth A Brown

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Extent: 164 pages

Publisher: Jan Thorbecke Verlag

Subjects: French Studies, Social Sciences 

Series: Beihefte der Francia

Series volume number: 31

Language: English

(Hardback) (Published)

(December 1993)

ISBN: 9783799573313

Price: $44.00

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Based on extensive archival research, this book explores the origins and development of the lit de justice, a special session held by the king of France in the Parlement of Paris, the highest court of law in the kingdom. The conclusions presented differ greatly from those that are currently accepted.

  • By (author) Elizabeth A Brown