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Archive: June 2013 (2 Posts)

Ornate red and ivory wall decoration, with plaque and symbols

The Italian Legislative Procedure

Posted by: Donna Sokol

This is a guest post by Dante Figueroa, Antonio Casu (Direttore della Biblioteca, Camera dei Deputati), and Vito Cozzoli (Consigliere Capo dell’Avvocatura, Camera dei Deputati).  This is the second post in a series describing the main aspects of the Italian legislature.  The first post discussed the development of the modern Italian government. The Italian Republican Constitution – …

Posted in: Global Law, Guest Post

Ornate red and ivory wall decoration, with plaque and symbols

Glimpsing Madonna in a Sphinx: Carta Executoria 1532

Posted by: Donna Sokol

Some of the finest treasures in our rare book collection are still waiting for their moment in the spotlight.  Today we decided to share with you a glimpse of this beautiful illuminated manuscript on vellum. Created in 1532 during the Golden Age of Spain, the manuscript bears numerous hand-painted initials and colorful border designs. The manuscript …

Posted in: Global Law, Law Library