03-05-2007, 11:48 AM
This type of letter is typical; it is a request of favor to a more influential man or at the same level. The "making favour" gains in reputation, honour and influence (this letters are conserved because let seen "a tout le monde"), the petitioner gain a favor and a creditor.
"Each historical fact needs to be considered, insofar as possible, no with hindsight and following abstract universal principles, but in the context of own proper age and environment" Aldo A. Settia
a.k.a Davide Dall\'Angelo
SISMA- Società Italiana per gli Studi Militari Antichi
a.k.a Davide Dall\'Angelo
SISMA- Società Italiana per gli Studi Militari Antichi