lesson 18-2023-11-24

Attempts to subvert the participated government and institute a signoria, coming from within the newly established aristocracy. Marino Bocconio. Baiamonte Tiepolo, Marco Querini and Badoero Badoer, ending in a compromise: the former two are exiled (or allowed to leave), Badoer who plotted with the Paduans is executed. Management of the supporters remaining in the capital. Institution of the Council of Ten to prevent and punish political crimes. Introduction of the inquisitorial form of criminal trial. Control over the Ten through strict requisites for the members and the mandatory presence of an Avogadore di Comun to warn about possible violations of the capitular and if necessary delay their execution until a new deliberation (intromissione). First step toward a legal State, but in the sole interest of the State itself, with no recourse given to the individual.