A study of English criminal trial and the most prevalent felonies from 1300-1550. The author studies the accusation process in depth, including the startling contrast between the conviction rate and the frequency of punishment.
Accusation - by jury and by appeal; major crimes - murder and manslaughter, larceny, robbery and burglary; trial and the verdict revolution; aftermath. Appendices: rape; less frequent felonies.
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