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Foreigners and Burgership in Ancient and Early Modern Law
The text discusses how foreign subjects and strangers were treated under various states. It cites Roman and Athenian practice, Solon’s law, and princely protections. It notes that rulers often restrict subjects from leaving or changing allegiance, and that freedoms for foreigners were limited by edicts in Britain Denmark Sweden Naples and the Low Countries.
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Boden
Republica
Lerson
Athens
Britain
Denmark
Sweden
Naples
Altho
Low Countries
Brabant
Flanders
Tate