ISBN: 9781332227310 - chronicles bow street police-office, vol. 1 of 2: with an account of the magistrates, runners, and police; a selection of the most interesting cases (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the extraordinary events and eccentricities that transpired within the walls of the historic Bow Street Police Office. Once the setting for many dramatic and eccentric incidents, the office was the heart of London's criminal and theatrical life for nearly a century. Delving into the office's colorful history, the author brings to life the characters who inhabited it, from the notorious criminals and rogues to the eccentric magistrates who dispensed justice. The book sheds light on the evolution of policing in London, exploring the challenges faced by the authorities in maintaining order in a rapidly growing city. Through fascinating case studies and anecdotes, the author illustrates the social and cultural context of crime and punishment in 18th-century London, providing a unique perspective on the city's past. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…