Books matching: legal practices in 16th century france

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   The Return of Martin Guerre

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   Natalie Zemon Davis 

   

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   A fascinating, thought-provoking slice of history that blurs the line between fact and mystery. Short, immersive, and clever - but be prepared for a few open questions and a bit of scholarly speculation along the way.

   In the early 16th century, Martin Guerre, a Basque farmer, leaves his wife to become a soldier, only to return years later, sparking doubts among villagers about his true identity. A court case unfolds, revealing a dramatic tale of deception, identity theft, and the complexities of memory and relationships in a French village. The author, Natalie Zemon Davis, expertly unravels this historical mystery with rich detail and a writing style that reads like a novel.
   

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   identity theft

   legal practices in 16th century france

   deception and memory

   courtroom drama
   1982

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   171 pages

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