A History of Crime in England: From the Roman invasion to the accession of Henry VII

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Smith, Elder & Company, 1873 - Crime
 

Contents

References concerning the Guild as a part of the Policesystem
439
Acquisition by force the first and long the best title to land
442
Note on the general character of the preNorman laws
445
Separation of Ecclesiastical and Secular Jurisdictions
447
Note on the introduction of feudalism into England
448
References concerning the law of murder immediately after the Con
456
The Kings Court the Exchequer Fines for Crimes
457
References to Charters concerning the growth of the representative
462
References to Records c concerning the prison forte et dure
468
First indications of the Eyre or Circuit
470
Attempts to effect improvements continually thwarted
476
260
477
References to Records concerning the difficulty of identification
481
Anarchy during Stephens reign private Mints
487
Execution of Sautre
489
Note and reference concerning the unchivalrousness of Lollardism
493
References concerning the ancient use of seal and pen
495
386
498
References concerning the Wars of the Roses 502
503
426
505
468
507
Knights errant brigands and noble savages are not incapable of
508
Arrest of Lollards throughout the kingdom
514
Prosecution by Appeal Impunity of Criminals
517
120
520
Origin of Private Jurisdictions
521
Note on the diffusion of superstitions
523
Pardon for a fraudulent burial
524
References to Records concerning forgery as an aid to brigandage
525
Note and references concerning the doctrines and treatment of the first
529
Note on the statement that it is uncertain what superstitions were intro
531
General view of society in England from the sixth century to the eleventh
533

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