In the expanding field of studies on the legal theorization of colonialism, particularly Italian colonialism, two articles on colonial law attributed to the Roman law scholar Pietro de Francisci are often cited. These articles, published in 1940 and 1941, concern the organization of Italian East Africa and address topics such as tribal responsibility and collective property rights, reflecting Italy’s imperialist ambitions and the harsh realities of colonial administration. While usually assumed to be authored by the prominent jurist due to his political role during Fascism and interest in comparatism,evidence shows they were written by another Pietro de Francisci, a graduate from the University of Palermo. This clarification separates the Romanist’s contributions from those of his namesake.
Pietro de Francisci autore di scritti sul diritto coloniale fascista: un caso di omonimia
Dario Giuseppe Mantovani
2024-01-01
Abstract
In the expanding field of studies on the legal theorization of colonialism, particularly Italian colonialism, two articles on colonial law attributed to the Roman law scholar Pietro de Francisci are often cited. These articles, published in 1940 and 1941, concern the organization of Italian East Africa and address topics such as tribal responsibility and collective property rights, reflecting Italy’s imperialist ambitions and the harsh realities of colonial administration. While usually assumed to be authored by the prominent jurist due to his political role during Fascism and interest in comparatism,evidence shows they were written by another Pietro de Francisci, a graduate from the University of Palermo. This clarification separates the Romanist’s contributions from those of his namesake.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
