The Liverpool underworld : crime in the city, 1750-1900 /

"In the nineteenth century Liverpool gained a notorious reputation as the most crime-ridden place in the country. Dock theft, alcohol-related crime, prostitution, sectarian violence, a high level of female offending and armies of juvenile thieves made Liverpool a distinct criminal landscape, &#...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Macilwee, Mick (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Liverpool : Liverpool University Press, 2011.
Temas:
1700-1899
Crime > England > Liverpool > History > 19th century.
Crime > England > Liverpool > History > 18th century.
Medicine > History > 18th century.
Crime > history
Social Conditions > history
Socioeconomic Factors > history
History, 18th Century
History, 19th Century
Médecine > Histoire > 18e siècle.
Médecine > Histoire > 19e siècle.
HISTORY > Europe > Great Britain.
Medicine.
Crime.
Social conditions
Liverpool (England) > Social conditions > 19th century.
Liverpool (England) > Social conditions > 18th century.
England
England > Liverpool.
History.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • The black spot on the Mersey
  • Policing
  • Prison and punishment
  • Children and women in the justice system
  • 'The scum of Ireland'
  • Protest, riot and disorder
  • The lowest circle of hell
  • The demon drink
  • Violence
  • Maritime crime
  • Street robbery
  • Burglary and property theft
  • Poaching wars
  • Scams
  • Victorian family values
  • 'The devil's children'
  • Gangs and anti-social behaviour
  • Prostitution
  • Sport and gambling.

Ejemplares similares