Crime in Early Modern England 1550-1750

Crime in Early Modern England 1550-1750
ISBN-10
1317891767
ISBN-13
9781317891765
Category
History
Pages
296
Language
English
Published
2014-06-17
Publisher
Routledge
Author
James A Sharpe

Description

Still the only general survey of the topic available, this widely-used exploration of the incidence, causes and control of crime in Early Modern England throws a vivid light on the times. It uses court archives to capture vividly the everyday lives of people who would otherwise have left little mark on the historical record. This new edition - fully updated throughout - incorporates new thinking on many issues including gender and crime; changes in punishment; and literary perspectives on crime.

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