Debtors' prisons are infamous but very little has been written
about the records of those confined within them in London or
elsewhere in the country. Even less has been written about the
trials of those who were often incarcerated following misfortune or
mismanagement rather than criminal intent. That is why Paul Blake's
handbook will be so useful for researchers who want to find out
about forebears who may have been caught up in the insolvency
system. In a series of information-filled chapters he covers the
historical background to the handling of debt and debtors, and
bankruptcy and bankrupts. In addition he describes the courts and
procedures faced by both creditors and debtors, and the prisons
where so many debtors were confined. Throughout the book details
are given of the records that researchers can turn to in order to
explore the subject for themselves. Many are held at The National
Archives, but others are to be found at local record offices around
the country. Paul Blake's book will be appreciated by local, social
and family historians, as well as those with an interest in debtor
crime and punishment, and bankrupts in general.
General
Imprint: |
Pen & Sword Family History
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Tracing Your Ancestors |
Release date: |
April 2019 |
Authors: |
Paul Blake
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 12mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
224 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5267-3865-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Sport & Leisure >
General
|
LSN: |
1-5267-3865-1 |
Barcode: |
9781526738653 |
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