Isbn: 9781333070205 - old book collector's miscellany, or a collection of readable reprints of literary rarities, vol. 1: illustrative of the history, literature, manners, ... and seventeenth centuries (classic reprint) (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 uncovers the deceit and depravity of wandering vagabonds in 16th century England. The author, a country gentleman, spent years in close contact with these rogues, meticulously recording their language, practices, and culture. He exposes their criminal activities, including theft, blackmail, and violence, and reveals their use of a secret jargon to communicate. The author also discusses the social and economic factors that contributed to the rise of vagabondage, including poverty, unemployment, and the breakdown of traditional social structures. This book offers a unique and fascinating glimpse into the criminal underworld of Tudor England, providing valuable insights into the lives of these marginalized and often misunderstood individuals. 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.…