An Enquiry Into The Causes Of The Frequent Executions At Tyburn (1725)
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A sharp, urgent examination of punishment, power, and public spectacle that still resonates today. Bernard Mandeville's An Enquiry Into The Causes Of The Frequent Executions At Tyburn unfolds as a lucid historical essay and a pointed satirical treatise. Written in early modern prose with the rigour of a scholar and the bite of a pamphleteer, it probes the causes of executions and the social logic behind public punishment. The result is a compelling blend of critique and curiosity that speaks to both casual readers and serious students of criminal justice history. Through careful argument and k...
A sharp, urgent examination of punishment, power, and public spectacle that still resonates today. Bernard Mandeville's An Enquiry Into The Causes Of The Frequent Executions At Tyburn unfolds as a lucid historical essay and a pointed satirical treatise. Written in early modern prose with the rigour of a scholar and the bite of a pamphleteer, it probes the causes of executions and the social logic behind public punishment. The result is a compelling blend of critique and curiosity that speaks to both casual readers and serious students of criminal justice history. Through careful argument and keen observation, it guides readers through London eighteenth century life, the wider currents of georgian england, and the evolving politics of crime and punishment. A note on literary and historical significance: the work sits at the crossroads of sociology, law, and literature, informing later debates on state power, public ritual, and moral economy. It is a touchstone for scholars, librarians, and anyone tracking the lineage of penal discourse, yet it remains accessible and surprising for a general audience. The text's enduring relevance lies in its clear, disciplined voice and its ability to illuminate a world where the public square was the courtroom. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. This volumes invites both academic readers and library reference lovers to revisit a foundational moment in criminal justice history, expressed through a traditional pamphlet satire that still speaks with modern clarity.
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