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An uncovering of the history of 'compensation culture', which is older than you might think.
Wergeld is the payment demanded of a person who has killed someone. That is, until the 9th century when it was replaced by capital punishment. The history of 'compensation culture' is older than some might think.
http://www.gresham.ac.uk/event.asp?PageId=45&EventId=951
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Professor Anthony Musson | talks |
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Date and Time: |
5 October 2009 at 1:00 pm |
Duration: | 1 hour |
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Venue: |
The Museum of London |
Organised by: |
Gresham College |
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Free |
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