Popular Admiration Of Great Thieves

""Popular Admiration Of Great Thieves"" is a non-fiction book written by Charles MacKay, originally published in 1844. The book explores the phenomenon of popular admiration for notorious thieves throughout history, examining why society often celebrates criminals who have stolen large sums of money or valuable items. MacKay delves into the psychological and social factors that contribute to this admiration, including the allure of wealth and power, the thrill of the chase, and the romanticization of outlaws. He also provides detailed accounts of famous thieves throughout history, such as Robin Hood, Dick Turpin, and Claude Duval, and explores how their stories have been mythologized over time. The book offers a fascinating look at the darker side of human nature and the complex relationship between crime and society.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds Part 1, by Charles MacKay. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766134415.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.