Mayhem : post-war crime and violence in Britain, 1748-53 / Nicholas Rogers.
Published / Created:
New Haven : Yale University Press, 2012.
Physical Description:
xi, 258 p. : ill.; 25 cm.
Collection:
Reference Library
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
The trials of Admiral Knowles -- The sailors' return -- The sailors' revenge -- Fire from heaven: the London earthquakes of 1750 -- Riots, revels, and reprisals -- Tackling the gin craze -- Henry Fielding and social reform -- From Havana to Halifax.
Subject Terms:
Great Britain -- History -- George II, 1727–1760. | Great Britain -- Social conditions -- 18th century. | Violence -- England -- History -- 18th century.