Crime in Nineteenth-Century Wales

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". . . an innovatory piece of social history, which contributes to discussion beyond the bounds of Wales . . . buy, read and enjoy this marvellous book." -Book News from Wales

"Crime in 19th Century Wales is one of those rare academic texts which manages to be as interesting and entertaining as it is authoritative and informative . . . Lucidly written, impeccably researched and well presented, the book is to be warmly recommended to anyone seeking to understand and influence the criminal justice system of our own times." -Probation Journal

"David Jones has shown that he is both a revisionist and readable historian . . . His work is simply a pleasure to read: informative and thought provoking . . . points the way for teachers who wish to provide comparison within the National Curriculum. It is a book not to be missed." -Teaching History

Author Bio

David Jones was a Professor of history at Swansea University and wrote works on the nature of Welsh society since the industrial revolution.