Crime And Punishment In England: An Introductory HistoryThis survey of crime in ENgland from the medieval period to the present day synthesizes case-study and local-level material and standardizes the debates and issues for the student reader. |
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| Title | Crime And Punishment In England: An Introductory History |
| Authors | John Briggs, Mr John Briggs, Christopher Harrison, Angus McInnes, David Vincent |
| Publisher | Routledge, 2005 |
| ISBN | 1135369755, 9781135369750 |
| Length | 288 pages |
| Subjects | › History / General |
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