RITA LIZZI TESTA and GIULIA MARCONI (Eds), with the assistance of ALESSANDRA GIOMMA, The Collectio Avellana and the Development of Notarial Practices in Late Antiquity (Giornale italiano di filologia. Bibliotheca 31). Turnhout: Brepols, 2023. Pp. 672, illus. isbn 9782503588360 (pbk), €115.00; isbn 9782503588377 (electronic).

Key Points

• The book discusses the impact of the collectio avellana on notarial practices during late antiquity, shaping legal traditions.
• Significant insights are provided from its 672 pages, including illustrations and scholarly contributions from various experts.
• The volumes are published by Brepols in the series Giornale italiano di filologia, indicating a reliable academic contribution.
• This research highlights the importance of manuscript collections in understanding historical legal practices and their evolution.

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