This study of crime in 19th century England and Wales is a fascinating look at the roots of the modern criminal justice system. Based on extensive data analysis, the book examines crime rates, types of crimes, and punishment, as well as the social and economic factors that contributed to criminal behavior. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of crime and punishment. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.