Originally compiled in the 13th century, Las Siete Partidas is a monumental work of medieval Spanish law that has influenced legal systems throughout the world. This volume contains a translation of Las Siete Partidas into English, along with notes and commentaries on the laws and their relevance to the state of Louisiana. It is a fascinating and informative glimpse into the history of law and governance in Louisiana and beyond. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.