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Breach of Promise Tales Across Europe and Courts
The article surveys breach of promise cases and legal contrasts from Italy to England. It notes Italian requirements for written promises, historic monarch cases, and social attitudes toward engagements and marriages in various jurisdictions. It also retells anecdotes about Italian law, a sultan case, and a famous actress controversy, alongside light anecdotes from London society and a mayoral tale about Frederick the Great and music.
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