Sommario del Codice dei Delitti e delle Pene pel Regno d'Italia.
Rare Index to Italy's Napoleonic Penal Code [Kingdom of Italy]. Sommario del Codice dei Delitti e delle Pene pel Regno d'Italia. Disposto per Ordine Alfabetico. Milan: Dalla Tipografia di Francesco Sonzogno di G.B., 1811. [ii], 112 pp. Octavo (8" x 5"). Sewn pamphlet in printed wrappers, signatures uncut, edges untrimmed. Light soiling to exterior, light rubbing to spine with minor wear to spine ends, light toning to interior, light soiling and tiny fox-spots to a few leaves, internally clean. A very attractive copy in its original state. $950. * Only edition. Introduced by Napoleon in 1810, the French penal code came into force in the Kingdom of Italy under his personal rule on January 1, 1811. It is divided into four books, with the first two covering criminal responsibility and sentencing, the third defining felonies and misdemeanors against the state and individuals and the fourth enumerating "violations," crimes dealt with strictly on the police level. It is notable for its harsh penalties and absolute view of criminal responsibility. The Sommario is a glossary of the code arranged alphabetically and cross-indexed to the text as published by the Stamperia Reale and Sonzogno in 1810. It gives a brief explanation of the crimes and punishments enumerated by the code and definitions of some of the technical terms. This is a rare title. OCLC locates 3 copies, 1 outside Italy (George Washington University Law School).
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