A Dissertation On The Statutes Of The Cities Of Italy : Kessinger Publishing : 9781164525066 : 1164525069 : 10 Sep 2010 : ""A Dissertation On The Statutes Of The Cities Of Italy: And A Translation Of The Pleading Of Prospero Farinacio In Defense Of Beatrice Cenci And Her Relatives"" is a book written by George Bowyer and published in 1838. The book consists of two parts. The first part is a dissertation that provides a detailed analysis of the statutes of the cities of Italy. It explores the history and development of these statutes, their legal significance, and their impact on the social and political life of Italy. The second part of the book is a translation of the pleading of Prospero Farinacio, an Italian lawyer, in defense of Beatrice Cenci and her relatives. Beatrice Cenci was an Italian noblewoman who was accused of murdering her father, and her case became one of the most famous trials in Italian history. Farinacio's pleading is a passionate defense of the accused, arguing th