Murder and madness on trial : a tale of true crime from early modern Bologna / Mònica Calabritto.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Calabritto, Monica, author.

Series:

Interactions in the early modern age.

Interactions in the early modern age

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Trials (Murder)--Italy--Bologna.

Trials (Murder).

Insanity (Law)--Italy--Bologna--History--16th century.

Insanity (Law).

Bologna (Italy)--Social life and customs--16th century.

Bologna (Italy).

Barbieri, Paolo, 1563-1606--Trials, litigation, etc.

Barbieri, Paolo.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (187 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

University Park, PA : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2023]

Summary:

The book 'Murder and Madness on Trial' by Mònica Calabritto explores the 1588 murder trial of Paolo Barbieri in Bologna, examining the interplay between early modern violence, madness, and the criminal justice system. It delves into the roles of medical and legal experts, highlighting the societal and legal perceptions of insanity during the period. The narrative provides insights into the cultural and historical context of 16th century Bologna, with detailed accounts of the trial proceedings and the aftermath. The author aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the events and the broader implications on the society of the time, targeting scholars and readers interested in legal history, early modern studies, and the history of mental illness. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Prologue to a murder

Medicine and law on trial

Insanity on trial

Witnessing and chronicling

The aftermath.

Notes:

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Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

OCLC:

1401015860