Narratives Of Remarkable Criminal Trials (1846) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164925071)

Narratives of Remarkable Criminal Trials is a book written by Anselm Ritter Von Feuerbach, originally published in 1846. The book is a collection of real-life accounts of criminal trials that took place in the 18th and 19th centuries in Germany. The author was a prominent jurist and criminologist who played a pivotal role in shaping the modern German legal system. The book is divided into six parts, each containing several accounts of criminal trials. The first part deals with cases of murder and manslaughter, including the infamous case of Johann Christian Woyzeck, who was executed for the murder of his mistress in 1824. The second part focuses on cases of robbery and theft, while the third part deals with cases of forgery and counterfeiting.The fourth part of the book contains accounts of trials involving political crimes, such as treason and sedition. The fifth part deals with cases of witchcraft and sorcery, which were still being prosecuted in some parts of Germany during the 18th and early 19th centuries. The final part of the book contains accounts of trials involving various other crimes, such as assault, perjury, and embezzlement.Throughout the book, Feuerbach provides detailed descriptions of the crimes, the evidence presented, and the legal proceedings that took place during the trials. He also offers his own analysis and commentary on the cases, including his opinions on the guilt or innocence of the accused and the fairness of the trials.Overall, Narratives of Remarkable Criminal Trials provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of the German legal system and the criminal justice system more broadly. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of crime and punishment, as well as for those studying law or criminology.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.

Author: Anselm Ritter Von Feuerbach
ISBN-10: 1164925075
ISBN-13: 9781164925071
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 354
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.74d