Lockwood, Matthew H.
The conquest of death : violence and the birth of the modern English state.
New Haven : Yale University Press, 2017. Hardcover. x,404 pp. Mailorder only - Alleen verzending mogelijk. Book condition : as new. Includes bibliographical references (pages 351-399) and index. - 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. Contents : Introduction -- Restricting private warfare -- Coroners and communities -- Proving the case -- One concept of ustice -- Economic interest and the oversight of violence -- The changing nature of control -- A crisis of violence? -- Legislation, incentivization, and a new system of oversight. ISBN 9780300217063.
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Keywords: HISTORY, history of law