Isbn: 9781333072421 - Bedfordshire County Records, Vol. 2: Notes and Extracts from the County Records; Being a Calendar of Volume I of the Sessions Minute Books, 1651-1660 (classic Reprint) (4 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Like New. In unused condition, may show some slight shelf wear, but otherwise unread. This title was digitally scanned from a rare, out of print edition, and will have some visual artifacts from that process.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a fascinating exploration of Crime and Punishment in 17th Century Bedfordshire. Exposing the social and religious views of the time through the prism of criminal cases, the author provides rich insights into a society beset by poverty, inequality, and harsh punishments. Beyond detailed accounts of petty thefts and brutal murders, the book reveals the struggles of everyday people. It exposes the desperation of those forced to steal for survival, and the often cruel responses from those in positions of authority. These cases were rarely clear-cut, the book demonstrates the subtleties of the law and social interactions, and the complexities of justice during times of immense social and political change. Through an extensive analysis of session records, the book sheds new light on the choices and dilemmas faced by those who found themselves on the wrong side of the law. It offers fresh perspectives on gender, class, and religious belief during the turbulent years of the English Civil War and its aftermath. Brilliantly researched and brought to life by the author's insightful commentary, this book will appeal to anyone interested in the history of law and crime, social history, and 17th Century Britain. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …