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Henry Fielding (1933) examines Fielding’s prodigious activity as dramatist, journalist, novelist and magistrate. Though Fielding lived mainly by his pen, the profession he had chosen for himself, and the one in which he ardently desired to succeed, was that of the law, and this book takes the man as a whole in looking at his writings and his success at law.

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. (The Complete Unabridged Edition in 6 Volumes)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. (1791) is a biography of Dr. Samuel Johnson written by James Boswell. It is regarded as an important stage in the development of the modern genre of biography; many have claimed it as the greatest biography written in English. While Boswell's personal acquainta...

A searing history of English justice, this book exposes judges who rose not by independence but by service to kings, factions, and political ambition. Through vivid biographies, it argues that courts meant to guard liberty were often turned into engines of repression, and that honest history must replace flattering official legend. From the medieval world of Westminster Hall and Lincoln's Inn to the upheavals of the Tudor and Stuart age, the narrative follows a long line of compromised mag...

Satirist William Hone is the forgotten hero of the British press. In 1817 he was forced to defend himself against a censorious government, in what amounted to a show trial pitting a self-educated Fleet Street journalist against the Lord Chief Justice and a hand-picked jury. Hone's crime was to ridicule the powers that be. Through Hone's life, Ben Wilson looks at the history of the struggle for free expression against repressive law.

Designed to complement "Crime and Punishment: An Introductory History" UCL Press, 1996, this sourcebook contains documents specifically selected to illuminate major issues raised in the textbook. In the first part of the book, extracts of laws and royal, local and church records from Anglo- Saxon England to the 18th century reveal changing patterns of crime and punishment. The first sociology of English crime Harman's Caveat, 1566 as well as Henry Fielding's reform proposals of the mid-eig...

I think it was Pascal who said that the last thing an author does in making a book is to discover what to put at the beginning. This discovery is easily made in the present instance. I wish to state that the range of this book, as its title implies, is mainly restricted to the salient points of the historical sketch it attempts to pourtray. To have written a complete History of the Insane in the British Isles would have necessitated the narration of details uninteresting to the general rea...

In "The Felon's Track," Michael Doheny weaves a compelling narrative that delves into the socio-political landscape of 19th-century Ireland, exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for justice. Written in a rich, evocative style, the novel blends historical facts with fictional elements, resulting in a work that not only entertains but also educates its readers about the complexities of Ireland's tumultuous past during the Great Famine. Doheny's adept use of dialogue and chara...

In 'William Cobbett (Vol.1&2)', Edward Smith delves deep into the life and works of the renowned 19th-century political reformer, William Cobbett. Through his meticulous research and compelling narrative, Smith explores Cobbett's influence on the early labor movement and his championing of the rights of the common man. The book is written in a scholarly yet accessible style, making it a valuable resource for students of history and political science. Smith also provides insightful analysis...

In 'The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (Vol. 1-3)' by John Morley, readers are taken on a comprehensive journey through the political career and personal life of one of Britain's most influential statesmen, William Ewart Gladstone. Morley's detailed account is both scholarly and engaging, providing a vivid portrayal of Gladstone's impact on Victorian politics and society. Through meticulous research and insightful analysis, Morley captures the essence of Gladstone's complex character and ...

Arthur Griffiths' 'The Chronicles of Newgate' delves into the dark underbelly of true crime through the centuries, specifically focusing on the infamous Newgate Prison in London. Through a meticulous compilation of historical records and firsthand accounts, Griffiths weaves a narrative that showcases the evolution of crime and punishment in England. His vivid descriptions and attention to detail paint a vivid picture of the harsh realities of life behind bars and the cunning methods employ...

Aristocratic Vice examines the outrage against—and attempts to end—the four vices associated with the aristocracy in eighteenth-century England: duelling, suicide, adultery, and gambling. Each of the four, it was commonly believed, owed its origin to pride. Many felt the law did not go far enough to punish those perpetrators who were members of the elite. In this exciting new book, Andrew explores each vice’s treatment by the press at the time and shows how a century of public ...

This book presents and analyzes Magistrate (Justice of the Peace) Henry Fieldings impact on law and literature through his pamphlets, periodicals and novels, in the context of laws, legal affairs, legal administration, and the social-economic political and legal environment present in 18th century England. I demonstrate and argue that among novels of all timethe most extensive and diversified coverage of laws, Justices of Peace, lawyers, crimes, and the socio-economic environment, particul...