Political Theory and Law in Medieval Spain (1930)

Madden explores political theory and governmental organization during one of the richest periods of Spanish history. Along with keen discussions of such important landmarks as the doctrines of St. Isidore of Seville, the Costumbres of Tortosa, the Usatges of Barcelona and Las Siete Partidas, Madden analyzes the influence of Roman law and the administrative machinery of the king, municipalities and Cortes. xv, 198 pp. Ten illustrations.