Brokers of Public Trust: Notaries in Early Modern Rome

This excerpt from Laurie Nussdorfer's Brokers of Public Trust: Notaries in Early Modern Rome examines the role of notaries in Roman society from 1300 to 1700. The study analyzes the interplay between legal theory, statutes, and the notaries' daily practices, focusing on how these factors shaped the creation and use of notarial documents. Nussdorfer explores the notaries' professional organization, their relationship with legal authorities, and the evolution of their work, including the impact of venality on their profession. The text also investigates the physical characteristics of notarial documents, their preservation, and the challenges posed by their archival management. Finally, the author considers the economic and social lives of notaries and their employees, highlighting the complexities of their work and the challenges faced in regulating the profession. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/book_shelter Get the Book now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Brokers-Public-Trust-Notaries-Modern/dp/080189204X?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=5825115696774407b08d8ed0eeaf3b85&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Produced by: https://www.podcaistudio.com/