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Chapters in the History of the Insane in the British Isles

by Daniel Hack Tuke ...

I think it was Pascal who said that the last thing an author does in making a book is to discover what to put at the beginning. This discovery is easily made in the present instance. I wish to state that the range of this book, as its title implies, is mainly restricted to the salient points of the historical sketch it attempts to pourtray. To have written a complete History of the Insane in the ... Read more

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I think it was Pascal who said that the last thing an author does in making a book is to discover what to put at the beginning. This discovery is easily made in the present instance. I wish to state that the range of this book, as its title implies, is mainly restricted to the salient points of the historical sketch it attempts to pourtray. To have written a complete History of the Insane in the
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Chapters in the History of the Insane in the British Isles

Enriched edition. Evolution of Insanity in the British Isles

by Daniel Hack Tuke, Ryan Wells ...

In "Chapters in the History of the Insane in the British Isles," Daniel Hack Tuke delivers a meticulous historical analysis of mental illness and treatment practices in the British Isles, spanning from antiquity through the Victorian era. Tuke employs a narrative style that interweaves meticulous research with vivid anecdote, revealing the socio-cultural dynamics surrounding mental health. His ... Read more

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In "Chapters in the History of the Insane in the British Isles," Daniel Hack Tuke delivers a meticulous historical analysis of mental illness and treatment practices in the British Isles, spanning from antiquity through the Victorian era. Tuke employs a narrative style that interweaves meticulous research with vivid anecdote, revealing the socio-cultural dynamics surrounding mental health. His
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Through Prison Bars

The Lives and Labours of John Howard and Elizabeth Fry

by William H. Render ...

A fascinating look—first published in 1894—at two philanthropists known as the "Prisoner's Friends" and the early history of prison reform.Prisons in England were once dark, inhumane places lacking any regulations. The facilities were poorly managed and unsanitary, and prisoners were treated like animals. One man and one woman, the "Prisoner's Friends," sought to change that.Through Prison Bars is ... Read more

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A fascinating look—first published in 1894—at two philanthropists known as the "Prisoner's Friends" and the early history of prison reform.Prisons in England were once dark, inhumane places lacking any regulations. The facilities were poorly managed and unsanitary, and prisoners were treated like animals. One man and one woman, the "Prisoner's Friends," sought to change that.Through Prison Bars is
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History of Dundee Royal Lunatic Asylum

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Dundee Asylum has been in place for nearly 200 years and this fascinating account of its history and patients is a well researched description of asylum life over they years. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, ... Read more

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Dundee Asylum has been in place for nearly 200 years and this fascinating account of its history and patients is a well researched description of asylum life over they years. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions,
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Crime and Punishment in England

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Edited by Andrew Barrett, Chris Harrison ...

Designed to complement "Crime and Punishment: An Introductory History" UCL Press, 1996, this sourcebook contains documents specifically selected to illuminate major issues raised in the textbook. In the first part of the book, extracts of laws and royal, local and church records from Anglo- Saxon England to the 18th century reveal changing patterns of crime and punishment. The first sociology of ... Read more

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Designed to complement "Crime and Punishment: An Introductory History" UCL Press, 1996, this sourcebook contains documents specifically selected to illuminate major issues raised in the textbook. In the first part of the book, extracts of laws and royal, local and church records from Anglo- Saxon England to the 18th century reveal changing patterns of crime and punishment. The first sociology of
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Human Documents of the Industrial Revolution In Britain

by E. Royston pike ...

Series series Economic History
First Published in 2005. So many books have been written on the Industrial Revolution in Britain that it may be thought that there is hardly room for another. The present volume is an attempt to go some way towards filling what must surely appear to be a somewhat surprising gap in the literature. Its aim and purpose is to enable the men and women—and, let it be said, the children and young people ... Read more

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First Published in 2005. So many books have been written on the Industrial Revolution in Britain that it may be thought that there is hardly room for another. The present volume is an attempt to go some way towards filling what must surely appear to be a somewhat surprising gap in the literature. Its aim and purpose is to enable the men and women—and, let it be said, the children and young people
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The Life of Sir Walter Scott: A Biography

by S. Fowler Wright ...

Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) is one of the best-loved Scottish writers. Beginning with a series of poetry collections and nonfiction works, Scott quickly became known as a rising force in British letters. But it was with the publication of Waverley (1814), the first of a series of sixteen bestselling historical novels known collectively as the Waverley novels, that the writer established himself ... Read more

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Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) is one of the best-loved Scottish writers. Beginning with a series of poetry collections and nonfiction works, Scott quickly became known as a rising force in British letters. But it was with the publication of Waverley (1814), the first of a series of sixteen bestselling historical novels known collectively as the Waverley novels, that the writer established himself
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The Mother of Parliaments

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From a Painting by Paul Delaroche Napoleon Bonaparte, "Snuff Box" Portrait "He fought a thousand glorious wars, And more than half the world was his; And somewhere, now, in yonder stars, Can tell, mayhap, what greatness is ... Read more

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From a Painting by Paul Delaroche Napoleon Bonaparte, "Snuff Box" Portrait "He fought a thousand glorious wars, And more than half the world was his; And somewhere, now, in yonder stars, Can tell, mayhap, what greatness is
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The Felon's Track

History Of The Attempted Outbreak In Ireland, Embracing The Leading / Events In The Irish Struggle From The Year 1843 To The Close Of 1848

by Michael Doheny ...

In "The Felon's Track," Michael Doheny weaves a compelling narrative that delves into the socio-political landscape of 19th-century Ireland, exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for justice. Written in a rich, evocative style, the novel blends historical facts with fictional elements, resulting in a work that not only entertains but also educates its readers about the complexities ... Read more

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In "The Felon's Track," Michael Doheny weaves a compelling narrative that delves into the socio-political landscape of 19th-century Ireland, exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for justice. Written in a rich, evocative style, the novel blends historical facts with fictional elements, resulting in a work that not only entertains but also educates its readers about the complexities
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The Life of Walter Bagehot

by Emily Barrington ...

Mrs. Emily Barrington was the daughter of James Wilson MP, Liberal politician and founder of The Economist, and sister of Eliza Wilson, who married Walter Bagehot. Her intimate biography is one of the best ever written about the English economist, journalist and prolific author on government and finance. ... Read more

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Mrs. Emily Barrington was the daughter of James Wilson MP, Liberal politician and founder of The Economist, and sister of Eliza Wilson, who married Walter Bagehot. Her intimate biography is one of the best ever written about the English economist, journalist and prolific author on government and finance.
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Nineteenth-Century Crime and Punishment

Edited by Victor Bailey ...

Series series Routledge Historical Resources
This four volume collection looks at the essential issues concerning crime and punishment in the long nineteenth-century. Through the presentation of primary source documents, it explores the development of a modern pattern of crime and a modern system of penal policy and practice, illustrating the shift from eighteenth century patterns of crime (including the clash between rural custom and law) ... Read more

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This four volume collection looks at the essential issues concerning crime and punishment in the long nineteenth-century. Through the presentation of primary source documents, it explores the development of a modern pattern of crime and a modern system of penal policy and practice, illustrating the shift from eighteenth century patterns of crime (including the clash between rural custom and law)
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Chartism

by Edward Royle, Roger Lockyer ...

Series series Seminar Studies
This text has established itself as the best short account of the Chartist movement available. It considers its origins and development, placing the movement within its broad social and economic context. Dr Royle also provides clear analysis of its strategy and leadership and assesses the conflicting interpretations for the failure of Chartism. ... Read more

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This text has established itself as the best short account of the Chartist movement available. It considers its origins and development, placing the movement within its broad social and economic context. Dr Royle also provides clear analysis of its strategy and leadership and assesses the conflicting interpretations for the failure of Chartism.
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