This book gathers contemporary trial transcripts and historical accounts to explore the legal and social implications of murder as a crime of passion. Exploring love, jealousy, class, and the changing values of justice, it closely examines several cases to reveal the motivations that led to murder in the early 1800s. It delves into the psychological factors and complex character dynamics at play, as well as the impact of social norms and legal definitions on the perception and punishment of murder. By comparing the mindset of the 1800s with that of today, the author traces how the boundaries of passion and murder have shifted, offering insight into evolving perspectives on crime and morality.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book gathers contemporary trial transcripts and historical accounts to explore the legal and social implications of murder as a crime of passion. Exploring love, jealousy, class, and the changing values of justice, it closely examines several cases to reveal the motivations that led to murder in the early 1800s. It delves into the psychological factors and complex character dynamics at play, as well as the impact of social norms and legal definitions on the perception and punishment of murder. By comparing the mindset of the 1800s with that of today, the author traces how the boundaries of passion and murder have shifted, offering insight into evolving perspectives on crime and morality. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259972365_0
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