A Digest Of The Criminal Law

""A Digest of the Criminal Law: Crimes and Punishments"" is a legal reference book written by James Fitzjames Stephen in 1883. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the criminal law in England at the time, detailing the various crimes and their corresponding punishments. It covers a wide range of topics, including homicide, theft, fraud, and sexual offenses, as well as lesser-known crimes such as blasphemy and witchcraft. The book is organized into chapters, each of which covers a specific area of the law. It also includes a glossary of legal terms and a table of cases for easy reference. This book is a valuable resource for legal professionals, students, and anyone interested in the history of criminal law in England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.