Crimes & Criminals of 17th Century Britain

Name: Crimes & Criminals of 17th Century Britain
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Author: Daniel J. Codd

by Daniel J. Codd

Nonfiction Historical Fiction

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Perfect for you if...

You're fascinated by how justice actually worked before modern forensics, wanting to understand the chaos of 1600s law enforcement.
You love true crime but want historical depth beyond the usual Victorian-era cases that dominate the genre.
You're interested in Stuart England specifically. These cases connect directly to the Bloodless Revolution and the reign of Charles II.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer your true crime focused on solved cases with definitive answers. These stories often end in mystery or murky historical records.
You want sensationalised modern true crime storytelling. This is scholarly and contextual, not fast-paced narrative.
You're squeamish about graphic descriptions of 17th-century violence and punishment, including child victims.

About this book

Crimes & Criminals of 17th Century Britain explores violent crime in 1600s England, a period before modern policing, digital records, and established judicial systems. The book examines how people addressed serious crimes during this era through specific cases, including a 1691 murder at an East End brothel, the 1683 killing of three children at a remote County Durham farmhouse, the murder of a parish constable allegedly involving the illegitimate son of King Charles II, and deadly confrontations between supporters and opponents of King James II during the 1688 Bloodless Revolution. These cases are presented against the backdrop of witch hunts, dueling, and political assassinations, when punishments for murder ranged from extraordinarily brutal to corruptly lenient. Illustrated throughout, the book offers insight into a time when England faced repeated political and social upheaval, presenting the first comprehensive exploration of major murders from this period.

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