A collection of translated legal sources charting the exploits of criminals and developments in the English criminal justice system (c.1215-1485). Offers an insight into the character of medieval governance as well as revealing the complex nexus of interests, attitudes and relationships prevailing in society during the later Middle Ages. -- .
Author Biography
Anthony Musson is Professor of Legal History at the University of Exeter. Edward Powell is a practising solicitor and former Fellow of Downing College Cambridge -- .