Résumé
Customary law governed most European societies during the Middle Ages and early modern period. To better understand the roots of legal customs and their implications for long-run development, we introduce an atlas of customary regions of Ancien Régime France. We also describe the historical origins of French customs, their role as a source of law, and their legal content. We then offer some insights into the research possibilities opened by this database.
Mots-clés
Customary law; Custom; Institution; Legal origin; Ancien Régime; France;
Codes JEL
- K00: General
- N43: Europe: Pre-1913
- P48: Political Economy • Legal Institutions • Property Rights • Natural Resources • Energy • Environment • Regional Studies
Référence
Victor Gay, Paula Gobbi et Marc Goni, « The Customary Atlas of Ancien Régime France », Explorations in Economic History, vol. 93, n° 101588, juillet 2024.
Publié dans
Explorations in Economic History, vol. 93, n° 101588, juillet 2024