Un document historique de droit pénal et d’affaires diplomatiques, dévoilant une affaire complexe entre nobles et fonctionnaires au cœur de Paris.
Ce livre présente des extraits détaillés d’un long déchaînement procédural autour de François Adrien-Louis, comte de Guînes, et de ses proches, tirés de la grande Chambre et de la Tournelle. Il offre un regard sur les procédures, les appels et les arguments qui traversent les cours royales et criminelles de Paris au XVIIIe siècle. Le texte se concentre sur les décisions, les requêtes et les échanges entre avocats, procureurs et magistrats, sans révéler d’éléments narratifs inventés.
Par son style et son contenu, ce volume donne une impression vécue des tensions entre réputation, honorabilité et justice publique, dans un contexte où les affaires personnelles croisent les enjeux politiques et juridiques de l’époque.
Idéal pour les lecteurs intéressés par l’histoire du droit, la pratique judiciaire ancienne et les dynamiques entre nobles et institutions au XVIIIe siècle.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the scandalous details of a high-stakes legal battle that took place in 18th-century France. Beginning with a financial scandal involving a popular and outspoken diplomat, the case quickly escalated due to accusations of treason, corruption, blackmail, and attempted murder, leading to the interrogation and arrest of dozens of suspects. The charges were far-reaching, and the suspects came from both the diplomatic community and the fashionable world of Parisian high society. The author takes a deep dive into the intense and complex political climate of the time, dissecting the muddled circumstances that led this messy and salacious story to unfold. The book carefully reconstructs the details of the case using the original court documents of the era, highlighting the fascinating characters and events that shaped one of the most infamous legal dramas of 18th-century France. It's a riveting and intricate true crime masterpiece. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780366804238_0
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