Pirates, Bandits and Thieves: True Crimes in 18th-Century England British Outlaws The Real Story

Dr Sam Willis looks at the huge crime wave that hit Britain in the 17th and 18th centuries. Besides pirates and outlaws, this era was famous for the rise of the highwayman. These gentleman thieves set themselves apart from other petty criminals by adding a touch of class to their thefts and bringing politics into their fold.

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