Crime, Law and Society in the Later Middle Ages

1. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-1-5261-1283-5
Verlag: De Gruyter
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 304 Seiten, Web PDF, Format (B × H): 138 mm x 216 mm

Reihe: Manchester Medieval Sources

A collection of translated legal sources charting the exploits of criminals and developments in the English criminal justice system (c.1215-1485). Offers an insight into the character of medieval governance as well as revealing the complex nexus of interests, attitudes and relationships prevailing in society during the later Middle Ages.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Weitere Mitwirkende

Powell, Edward

Musson, Anthony

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Literaturwissenschaft Europäische Literatur
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtliche Themen Mentalitäts- und Sozialgeschichte

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface
Abbreviations
Introduction
1. Concepts of law and justice
2. ‘Popular’ concepts of law and justice
3. Crime and disorder
4. The development of criminal justice
5. The courts in operation
6. Arbitration
7. The Personnel of justice
8. Corruption and abuse
Glossary
Index

Über Autor(innen)

Musson Anthony:
Anthony Musson is Professor of Legal History at the University of ExeterPowell Edward:
Edward Powell is a practising solicitor and former Fellow of Downing College CambridgeAnthony Musson is Professor of Legal History at the University of Exeter. Edward Powell is a practising solicitor and former Fellow of Downing College Cambridge