Crime in Early Modern England 1550-1750

by James Sharpe

Book Overview

Still the only survey of current research available, this 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 the everyday lives of people who would otherwise have left little mark on the historical record. It also has a strong historiographical dimension, describing different methodologies for the study of crime, and commenting on the wealth of research...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0582238897
• ISBN13: 9780582238893
• Release Date: November 1998
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"