The Statutes of Drisht

Hidden for centuries and long thought lost, The Statutes of Drisht is a remarkable medieval manuscript that sheds light on the governance, laws, and religious life of one of Albania's most significant historical cities. Originally written in Latin in 1468, this legal document—housed today in the Danish Royal Library—offers a rare glimpse into the unique blend of Roman, Byzantine, and local customary law that shaped the Adriatic region. This volume presents, for the first time, a complete transla