Trials of passion : crimes in the name of love and madness /

A narrative analysis of sensational trials committed in America, Britain and France between 1870 and 1914 explores the roles of passion, the media and expert-witness testimony on period courtroom procedure.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Appignanesi, Lisa (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Pegasus Crime, 2015.
Edition:First Pegasus Books hardcover edition.
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Description
Summary:A narrative analysis of sensational trials committed in America, Britain and France between 1870 and 1914 explores the roles of passion, the media and expert-witness testimony on period courtroom procedure.
Physical Description:434 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 399-416) and index.
ISBN:9781605988146
1605988146