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Descent into Crime: Britain's Century of Lawlessness 1650-1750
The Dutch drink of gin, brought into Britain in 1650, together with the move of many to the city and their resulting closeness to the wealthy contributed to a rapid growth in crime. This study of the period explores human beings and their weaknessess, and the injustices of crime and punishment.
232 pages, Hardcover
First published May 29, 2000
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