Law, Crime and English Society, 1660}}}1830 [Hardcover]

This book is an invaluable account of crime, law, and society in eighteenth-century England.This book examines how eighteenth-century law was made, defined, administered, and used. Written from both Marxist and liberal perspectives, it introduces the reader to current debates about the nature of English law and society in the era in which England became the world's leading nation. Contributions from leading international historians investigate eighteenth-century society's use of its legal institutions and reflect on contemporary concepts of corruption, oppression, and institutional efficiency. The result is an invaluable and unequalled account of the legal bases of eighteenth-century society.This book examines how eighteenth-century law was made, defined, administered, and used. Written from both Marxist and liberal perspectives, it introduces the reader to current debates about the nature of English law and society in the era in which England became the world's leading nation. Contributions from leading international historians investigate eighteenth-century society's use of its legal institutions and reflect on contemporary concepts of corruption, oppression, and institutional efficiency. The result is an invaluable and unequalled account of the legal bases of eighteenth-century society.Written from Marxist and liberal perspectives, this study examines how eighteenth-century English law was defined and administered. It introduces current debates about British society in the era in which England became the world's leading nation. Contributions from leading international historians consider eighteenth-century legal institutions in relation to contemporary concepts of corruption, oppression and institutional efficiency. The result is an original account of the legal basis of eighteenth-century society.1. Introduction Norma Landau; Part I. Law: 2. Dread of the Crown Office: the magistracy and King's Bench 17401800 Douglas Hay; 3. The trading justice's trade NormlÓ%