Corruption and Justice in Colonial Mexico, 1650–1755

ISBN-13: 9781108701938 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 361 str.

Christoph Rosenmüller (Middle Tennessee State University)

Opis

This book provides the first detailed analysis of the evolving concept of corruption in colonial Mexico. Drawing on fresh archival material from historical, legal, religious, and political documents, Christoph Rosenmuller explores the enigma of corruption, its meanings, and its temporal differences.

Recenzje

'Infusing a field with deep new insight represents a major accomplishment. Christoph Rosenmüller injects three fields with significant new research outcomes … Rosenmüller's book is a significant contribution to world history and, for years to come, a key text covering Spain and Colonial Spanish America.' Friedrich Schuler, Pacific Historical Review

Spis treści

List of maps, Tables and figures; Acknowledgments; A note on terms; List of abbreviations; Introduction; 1. Empire of justice; 2. From judicial to administrative corruption; 3. 'This custom or better said corruption': legal strategies and the native trade with the Alcaldes Mayores; 4. 'Vile and abominable pacts': the sale of judicial appointments and the great decline of viceregal patronage; 5. Criminal process and the 'judge who is corrupted by money'; 6. Guilt and punishment for fraud, theft, and the 'grave offense of bribery or corruption'; 7. The politics of justice: Francisco Garzarón's Visita (1716–1727); Conclusion: approaching historical corruption; Appendix; Glossary; Bibliography; Index.