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OverviewCrime has been present in all cultures and societies, since the beginning of time. This work focuses on the punishments common in England around the time of Shakespeare and Milton, presenting descriptions of more than fifty criminal cases. Information comes from narratives printed for the popular news media at the time of the event. Details of everyday life in England and facts about the English legal environment of the era are brought to light. Also revealed through the narratives are issues present in society today--i. e., the status of women, poverty, and corruption. Individual cases are discussed under chapters devoted to specific types of crimes. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John W. WeatherfordPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.299kg ISBN: 9780786409631ISBN 10: 0786409630 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 04 May 2001 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Introduction I. Issues of Crime and the Time 9 II. Removing Obstacles to Wealth 16 III. Murdering Children for Their Own Good 39 IV. Murdering to Resolve Triangles 54 V. Robbery on Land 74 VI. Robbery at Sea 91 VII. Fraud and Blackmail 106 VIII. From Sex to Disaster 115 IX. Corruption 135 X. Shades and Witches 152 XI. From Religion to Disaster 165 XII. Conclusion 178 Appendix A: Shakespeare’s Purse 191 Appendix B: “Appeal” by Next of Kin 193 Notes 195 Works Cited 203 Index 213Reviewsdelightful...Weatherford is obviously a talented writer...an enjoyable, often revealing book --<i>Sixteenth Century Journal.</i> delightful...Weatherford is obviously a talented writer...an enjoyable, often revealing book --Sixteenth Century Journal. """delightful...Weatherford is obviously a talented writer...an enjoyable, often revealing book""--Sixteenth Century Journal." Author InformationThe late John W. Weatherford wrote journal articles on history, librarianship, and collective bargaining. He lived in Michigan. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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