"Chapters in the History of the Insane in the British Isles" by Daniel Hack Tuke is a comprehensive exploration of the treatment and perception of mental illness throughout British history. Tuke, a prominent figure in the field of psychiatry, delves into the evolution of asylums, the societal attitudes towards the insane, and the medical practices that shaped the care of individuals with mental disorders. His work highlights the significant changes in understanding mental health, emphasizi...

In "Chapters in the History of the Insane in the British Isles," Daniel Hack Tuke delivers a meticulous historical analysis of mental illness and treatment practices in the British Isles, spanning from antiquity through the Victorian era. Tuke employs a narrative style that interweaves meticulous research with vivid anecdote, revealing the socio-cultural dynamics surrounding mental health. His work is notable for its critical examination of institutionalization and the evolving perceptions...

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...

A fascinating look—first published in 1894—at two philanthropists known as the "Prisoner's Friends" and the early history of prison reform.Prisons in England were once dark, inhumane places lacking any regulations. The facilities were poorly managed and unsanitary, and prisoners were treated like animals. One man and one woman, the "Prisoner's Friends," sought to change that.Through Prison Bars is an in-depth account of John Howard and Elizabeth Fry...

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.

Dundee Asylum has been in place for nearly 200 years and this fascinating account of its history and patients is a well researched description of asylum life over they years. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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...

First Published in 2005. So many books have been written on the Industrial Revolution in Britain that it may be thought that there is hardly room for another. The present volume is an attempt to go some way towards filling what must surely appear to be a somewhat surprising gap in the literature. Its aim and purpose is to enable the men and women—and, let it be said, the children and young people—who lived in and through the Industrial Revolution in this country and who had their part, lar...

Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) is one of the best-loved Scottish writers. Beginning with a series of poetry collections and nonfiction works, Scott quickly became known as a rising force in British letters. But it was with the publication of Waverley (1814), the first of a series of sixteen bestselling historical novels known collectively as the Waverley novels, that the writer established himself as a literary icon. Such works as Guy Mannering, Rob Roy, Ivanhoe, and Kenilworth, among many o...

From a Painting by Paul Delaroche Napoleon Bonaparte, "Snuff Box" Portrait "He fought a thousand glorious wars, And more than half the world was his; And somewhere, now, in yonder stars, Can tell, mayhap, what greatness is

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...

Mrs. Emily Barrington was the daughter of James Wilson MP, Liberal politician and founder of The Economist, and sister of Eliza Wilson, who married Walter Bagehot. Her intimate biography is one of the best ever written about the English economist, journalist and prolific author on government and finance.