Year 1720 (2 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the annals of criminal history by presenting a chronicle of the lives of some infamous malefactors. The author, an anonymous historian, seeks to illuminate the social, historical and psychological aspects of crime in the 18th century. The book provides a glimpse into the lives of highwaymen, pirates, murderers, thieves and coiners, examining the motivations that drove them to a life of crime and the often brutal punishments they faced. Through the examination of individual cases, the author provides insights into the nature of crime and punishment, highlighting the evolution of criminal law and the changing attitudes towards justice and rehabilitation. The book offers a fascinating exploration of the human condition, shedding light on the darker aspects of human nature and the complex interplay between crime, punishment, and society. 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.

Description of Persia Iran costumes for men and women. The way they smoke tobacco and their pipes, the "militia and their weapons", "offensive and defensive that soldiers" wear at war. [includes many illustrations, horses, period costumes, armor, women, hooka, calvary] there are four men in different traditional Persian costumes, a section on turbans, shoes, and female hairstyles, elaborate bow and horse. Original engraving from:Atlas historique Published: 1720, Sheetsize: 51 x 43 cm. Very good condition.