9780259778523 - Reports of Criminal Law Cases, With Notes and References, Vol. 2: Containing, Also, a View of the Criminal Laws of the United States (Classic Reprint) de Wheeler, J... (3 resultados)

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

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

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive study of American criminal law cases, beginning in the colonial era and continuing to the early 19th century. The author has compiled a fascinating collection of cases that illustrate the development of criminal law in the United States, from issues of slavery and treason to indictments for piracy and counterfeiting. The author traces the evolution of laws defining what constitutes a crime, how crimes are prosecuted, and the range of punishments meted out by the courts. This unique compilation of trials of historical significance offers a valuable resource for scholars, legal professionals, and general readers interested in the history of American jurisprudence. 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.