Crime, prosecution and social relations : the summary courts of the city of London in the late eighteenth century /
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Author / Creator: | Gray, Drew D. |
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Imprint: | Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2009. |
Description: | xii, 228 p. : ill., map ; 23 cm. |
Language: | English |
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Format: | Print Book |
URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7848368 |
ISBN: | 9780230203976 0230203973 |
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Notes: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-223) and index. |
Summary: | "Offers a fascinating view of the social history of Georgian London through the workings of the Summary courts. By analyzing the summary proceedings and the use of the law by ordinary citizens - to prosecute theft, violence and resolve disputes - this study represents an important addition to our understanding of the criminal justice system"--Provided by publisher. |
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