Sachsenspiegel

Sachsenspiegel

AuthorUnknown Author
GenreHistorical Documents, Law
First published1220
First published1235
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NotesThe Sachsenspiegel (literally “Saxon Mirror”; Middle Low German: Sassen Speyghel; Low German: Sassenspegel) is the most important law book and custumal of the Holy Roman Empire. Originating between 1220 and 1235 as a record of existing customary law, it was used in places until as late as 1900.
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