A complete digest of the theory, laws, and practice of insurance..., John Waskett

A complete digest of the theory, laws, and practice of insurance: compiled from the best authorities in different languages, which are quoted and referred to throughout the Work; and arranged in alphabetical order, Under many select heads, with ample references, and a general index; affording immediate and full Information, on every distinct matter, question, or point ... with a preliminary discourse; wherein are delineated the very great disorders which prevail in affairs of insurance; their principal causes explained; and methods for better regulation and prevention
by Weskett, John

Published 1781

Publisher London : Printed by Frys, Couchman, & Collier: and sold by Richardson & Urquhart, Royal-Exchange; J. Sewell, Cornhill; Whieldon & Waller, Fleet-Street; and W. Flexney, Holborn
Pages 714

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John Weskett  fue un comerciante inglés, se cree que nació en Leeds, en el siglo XVIII. Se le recuerda particularmente por ser el autor del libro que enlazamos, que recoge leyes antiguas marítimas y relacionadas con los seguros (Lex Rhodia, leyes de Oleron, Ordenanzas de Barcelona, Ordenanza de Florencia sobre seguros de 1512) .
Se encuentra también on line su traducción al alemán de fines de ese mismo siglo.