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Cannibalism and Common Law

By Simpson, A. W. Brian

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Cannibalism and Common Law

By Simpson, A. W. Brian

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"Cannibalism and the Common Law" is an enthralling classic of legal history. It tells the tragic story of the yacht Mignonette, which foundered on its way from England to Australia in 1884. The killing and eating of one of the crew, Richard Parker, led to the leading case in the defence of necessity, R. v. Dudley and Stephens. It resulted in their being convicted and sentenced to death, a sentence subsequently commuted. In this tour de force Brian Simpson sets the legal proceedings in their broadest historical context, providing a detailed account of the events and characters involved and of life at sea in the time of sail. Cannibalism and the Common Law is a demonstration that legal history can be written in human terms and can be compulsive reading. This brilliant and fascinating book, a marvelous example of eareful historical detection, and first-class legal history, written by a master.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
356
Release Date:
1994-01-01
Publication Date:
2003-08-01
Publisher:
Continnuum-3PL
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1852852003
ISBN13:
9781852852009
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
699 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
24 cm
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