El rescate de prisioneros y cautivos durante la Edad Media hispánica. Aproximación a su estudio

El rescate de prisioneros y cautivos durante la Edad Media hispánica. Aproximación a su estudio

Roman jurists and Christian theologians gave much thought and attention to the rescue of prisoners. The rescue of prisoners was a common practice throughout Europe, although in Spain it presented special characteristics as the legal position of Christian captives...

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Main Authors: José Manuel Calderón Ortega, Francisdo Javier Díaz González
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad de Sevilla 2011-12-01
Series:Historia. Instituciones. Documentos
Subjects:
captives
Prisoners of war
ransoms
municipal law
Partidas
muslim law
Online Access:http://institucional.us.es/revistas/historia/38/art_1.pdf
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Summary:Roman jurists and Christian theologians gave much thought and attention to the rescue of prisoners. The rescue of prisoners was a common practice throughout Europe, although in Spain it presented special characteristics as the legal position of Christian captives in the power of the Muslims, and their rescue through the payment of ransoms, was contemplated in municipal law, royal legislation, the Cortes and in Muslim law.
ISSN:0210-7716
2253-8291

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