The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures is an unmatched reference work distinguished by its erudition and beauty - an illustrated who's who of prehistoric life and a source book of more than 500 million years of evolution on Earth
The rough and the criminal, the policed and the incarcerated
Focusing on the evolution of the criminal justice system from the Victorian era to the twentieth century, this book presents a series of engaging thematic debates. It appeals to historians, criminologists, and research methods specialists, while also captivating undergraduates and school students interested in the history of crime. The ambitious mapping of these changes offers a rich exploration of the complexities within the criminal justice landscape.
Penal Servitude is the first comprehensive study of the convict prison system that housed all those who were sentenced to penal servitude between 1853 and 1948, detailing the administration and evolution of the system, its creation, the building of the prison estate, and the experiences of prisoners and staff within it.
The first history of the criminal classes which stretches from the 18th century to today.