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1960 The New Newgate Calendar by Lord Birkett Folio Society History Book

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1960 The New Newgate Calendar by Lord Birkett Folio Society History Book

The New Newgate Calendar
Edited by Lord Birkett
Published by The Folio Society: London 1960

" This striking Folio Society edition presents The New Newgate Calendar, a carefully edited selection of classic English crime narratives drawn from the notorious eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Newgate Calendar, a work that profoundly shaped popular attitudes toward crime, punishment, and morality. Edited with an introduction by Lord Birkett—one of Britain's most eminent judges—the volume balances sensational criminal cases with thoughtful legal and moral commentary, exploring the lives, motives, and downfalls of thieves, murderers, and fraudsters whose stories once served as both grim entertainment and moral instruction. The text captures a vivid cross-section of English social history, revealing the harsh realities of justice, class, and survival in pre-modern Britain.

Published by The Folio Society in London in 1960, this edition exemplifies the Society's commitment to scholarly presentation and visual quality, featuring period-style illustrations that enhance the dramatic power of the narratives. More than a collection of lurid tales, the book invites reflection on changing notions of crime, responsibility, and reform, making it as intellectually engaging as it is compelling to read. This book would particularly appeal to collectors of Folio Society editions, readers of historical crime and true-crime literature, and those interested in the social and legal history of Britain. "

Includes sleeve. Covers are clean. Pages are clean and well presented. Small inscription. Very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 23cm x 15cm x 2.5cm - 265 Pages

PRODUCT DETAILS


Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["Illustrated", "Sleeve"]
Region: Europe
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Includes sleeve. Covers are clean. Pages are clean and well presented. Small inscription. Very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Lord Birkett
Publisher: The Folio Society: London
Year Printed: 1960
Sub-subject: British True Crime