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The London Mob: Violence and Disorder in Eighteenth-century London (Hardcover)

by Robert Shoemaker (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Hambledon Continuum; illustrated edition edition (1 Jun 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1852853735
  • ISBN-13: 978-1852853730
  • Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16.4 x 4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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'scholarly' The Sunday Telegraph, 'there is no doubting the vigour of the book, or the fascinating and refreshing depth of analysis' Andrew Holgate, The Sunday Times, 18 July 2004 'Shoemaker's vivid depictions of 18th-century Londoners' drink-fuelled aggression and lack of community spirit out to be read by anyone tempted to think that these are aberrations specific to recent years.' Freya Johnston, The Daily Telegraph, 24 July 2004 'The London Mob is a fascinating, highly detailed analysis of a period of immense change in the history of London and Londoners Lucy Moore, The Daily Mail, 13 August 2004


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"There is no doubting the vigour of the book, or its fascinating and refreshing depth of analysis."
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5.0 out of 5 stars Demob happy, 28 Jul 2004
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This is a great book. By combining a wonderful and detailed knowledge of eighteenth-century London with a clear question about the nature of violence, Shoemaker turns the best kind of social science, in to a great read. According to the London Mob, violence of all kinds (duels, murders, fist fights and riots) declined dramatically in London over the course of the eighteenth century. By avoiding any pat answers as to why this might have been the case, Shoemaker explains this change by reference to a series of subtle transitions in the culture of masculinity and politeness, in the technical developments of public spaces and of fire arms.

As much as this book contains a convincing argument, it is also written in a compelling style that draws the reader along, while introducing them to a colourful cast of charaters - both the viciously criminal, and the pompously legalistic.

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