Albion's Fatal Tree: Crime and Society in Eighteenth-Century England by Douglas

Description: Albion's Fatal Tree by Douglas Hay, Cal Winslow, E.P. Thompson, John G. Rule, Peter Linebaugh Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Leading historians present a fascinating collection of essays on the eighteenth century legal system and those who passed through it. Publisher Description In the popular imagination, informed as it is by Hogarth, Swift, Defoe and Fielding, the eighteenth-century underworld is a place of bawdy knockabout, rife with colourful eccentrics. But the artistic portrayals we have only hint at the dark reality. In this new edition of a classic collection of essays, renowned social historians from Britain and America examine the gangs of criminals who tore apart English society, while a criminal law of unexampled savagery struggled to maintain stability.Douglas Hay deals with the legal system that maintained the propertied classes, and in another essay shows it in brutal action against poachers; John G. Rule and Cal Winslow tell of smugglers and wreckers, showing how these activities formed a natural part of the life of traditional communities. Together with Peter Linebaughs piece on the riots against the surgeons at Tyburn, and E. P. Thompsons illuminating work on anonymous threatening letters, these essays form a powerful contribution to the study of social tensions at a transformative and vibrant stage in English history.This new edition includes a new introduction by Winslow, Hay and Linebaugh, reflecting on the turning point in the social history of crime that the book represents. Author Biography Douglas Hay is Professor in Law and History at York University. His books include Criminal Cases on the Crown Side of Kings Bench 1740-1800.Peter Linebaugh is Professor of History at the University of Toledo. He writes extensively on British history, Irish history, labor history and the history of the colonial Atlantic. His books include The Magna Carta Manifesto, The Many-Headed Hydra and The London Hanged, and he contributes frequently to CounterPunch.John G. Rule was Professor of History at the University of Southampton until his retirement. He is the author of Albions People.E. P. Thompson was an English historian whose many books include The Making of the English Working Class.Cal Winslow is Director of the Mendocino Institute and Fellow in Environmental Politics, Institute of International Studies, UC Berkeley, and co-editor of Rebel Rank and File. Details ISBN 1844677168 ISBN-13 9781844677160 Title Albion's Fatal Tree Author Douglas Hay, Cal Winslow, E.P. Thompson, John G. Rule, Peter Linebaugh Format Paperback Year 2011 Pages 400 Edition 2nd Publisher Verso Books GE_Item_ID:37329084; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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