Bibliograph

The London mob, violence and disorder in eighteenth-century England, Robert B. Shoemaker

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The London mob, violence and disorder in eighteenth-century England, Robert B. Shoemaker

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 365-374) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsportraits

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The London mob

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Robert B. Shoemaker

Sub title

violence and disorder in eighteenth-century England

Summary

In the 1700s, London's streets saw regular outbreaks of rioting by a mob easily stirred by economic grievances, politics or religion. Personal honour was defended by fights or duels. Punishment of crimes was public and endorsed by crowds. This title is a portrait of public life in those times

Target audience

specialized

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