| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Later medieval Europe, 1872-7875 ; volume 23 |
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Later medieval Europe ; volume 23.
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| Contents |
Introduction -- The institution of the will -- The socio-economic position of testators -- The Burgher family -- The Burgher religiosity -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
"This volume offers the first comprehensive analysis of wills in late medieval Krakow. It presents the origins of testamentary acts in the Kingdom of Poland and its centre, Krakow, and their subsequent transformation from so called 'canonical wills' to 'communal wills'. Wysmułek discusses the socio-cultural role of wills and sets them in their contemporary legal, social, and economic context. In doing so, he uncovers their influence on property ownership and family relations in the city, as well as on the religious practices of the burghers. Ultimately, this work seeks to change the perception of wills by treating the testamentary act itself as an important agent of historical social change - a 'tool of power'"-- Provided by the publisher |
| Analysis |
General and world history |
| Notes |
A revised and updated translation of the author's thesis (doctoral--Uniwersytet Warszawski, 2012) issued under the title: Testamenty mieszczan krakowskich (XIV-XV wiek) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 366-399) and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed July 7, 2021) |
| Subject |
Wills -- Poland -- Kraków -- History -- To 1500
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Inheritance and succession -- Social aspects -- Poland -- Kraków -- History -- To 1500
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General & world history.
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HISTORY / World
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Inheritance and succession -- Social aspects
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Wills
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Poland -- Kraków
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2021012443 |
| ISBN |
9789004461444 |
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9004461442 |
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9004448160 |
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9789004448162 |
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