The Conquest of Death
Violence and the Birth of the Modern English State
Nonfiction, History, Modern, 18th Century, British, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
| Author: | Matthew Lockwood | ISBN: | 9780300227864 |
| Publisher: | Yale University Press | Publication: | June 27, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Yale University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Matthew Lockwood |
| ISBN: | 9780300227864 |
| Publisher: | Yale University Press |
| Publication: | June 27, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Yale University Press |
| Language: | English |
A fresh and fascinating history of crime and violence in England through the office of the coroner
In his fascinating debut, Matthew Lockwood explores the history of crime, homicide, and suicide in England over four centuries through the office of the coroner. While the office was established to investigate violent or suspicious deaths, Lockwood asserts that the demands of competing parties gradually shaped its systems and transformed England into a modern state earlier than is commonly acknowledged. Weaving together strands of social, legal, economic, and political history, this book will interest scholars across a range of fields.
In his fascinating debut, Matthew Lockwood explores the history of crime, homicide, and suicide in England over four centuries through the office of the coroner. While the office was established to investigate violent or suspicious deaths, Lockwood asserts that the demands of competing parties gradually shaped its systems and transformed England into a modern state earlier than is commonly acknowledged. Weaving together strands of social, legal, economic, and political history, this book will interest scholars across a range of fields.
A fresh and fascinating history of crime and violence in England through the office of the coroner
In his fascinating debut, Matthew Lockwood explores the history of crime, homicide, and suicide in England over four centuries through the office of the coroner. While the office was established to investigate violent or suspicious deaths, Lockwood asserts that the demands of competing parties gradually shaped its systems and transformed England into a modern state earlier than is commonly acknowledged. Weaving together strands of social, legal, economic, and political history, this book will interest scholars across a range of fields.
In his fascinating debut, Matthew Lockwood explores the history of crime, homicide, and suicide in England over four centuries through the office of the coroner. While the office was established to investigate violent or suspicious deaths, Lockwood asserts that the demands of competing parties gradually shaped its systems and transformed England into a modern state earlier than is commonly acknowledged. Weaving together strands of social, legal, economic, and political history, this book will interest scholars across a range of fields.
