The plot of dust and time. The crime of murder in cordoba del tucumán. XVIII century

Abstract

This research, which is part of one larger work on death in the jurisdiction of Córdoba del Tucumán, analyzes forms of violent death in particular socio-economic conditions, vigorously marked. Córdoba was a Mediterranean city, crossroads and communications center for the pilgrims who traveled routes to Buenos Aires, Asunción, Santiago or Lima, far away from the theatre of war, but near the permanent border with the Indian, head of the bishopric, and seat of the University, which on 22 August 1791 incorporated regular law studies with the creation of the Chair of Instituta, circumstances that contributed effectively to disseminate the knowledge and strengthen the practice of the instituted law, to replace a the lay judges, whose work was controlled by the Justice of Appeal.