Jonathan Davies Livres

This book makes a substantial contribution to the study of Florentine history. It answers an important but hitherto unresolved question: why did the Florentine Republic keep a university in its capital city between 1385 and 1473 rather than follow the example of other Italian states in maintaining a university in a subject town?Based on a wide range of newly-found sources, it discloses that the University owed its survival to the support of the Florentine elite, especially the Medici family and its followers. It reveals systematically the close ties between the University and major developments in the social, economic, political, ecclesiastical, and cultural life of Florence and Florentine Tuscany.The appendices fill some of the greatest gaps in our knowledge of the University, identifying administrators, students, examiners, and teachers.

Jimmy Reilly has always protested his innocence, and Jeremy Scott, his lawyer, has always believed him. He’s convinced that the case against Reilly will collapse, that he’ll leave court as a free man. But there’s a loophole in the law, and Reilly falls right through it. Even the jury is stunned by what they, unwittingly, have done to him. Yet persistently denying the charges, he is denied any help. Scott, furious at the failings of his own profession, steps outside its parameters to investigate the case himself—and slides straight into a world that both mirrors and mocks the judicial system. A parallel universe populated by cops, ex-cons, and court reporters—people who, for a price, will “fix” cases of child abuse and sexual assault. And other people who pay that price with their lives.

The historic sieges of Rhodes in 1480 and 1522 are vividly explored, highlighting tales of heroism and significant shifts in military strategy. The narrative delves into the challenges faced by defenders and the tactics employed by attackers, offering insights into the broader implications of these conflicts on military history.

Emily Clarke, a young trial lawyer trying to establish her career, finds herself working with Jeremy Scott, a successful lawyer, but begins to doubt that the man they are prosecuting is really guilty