Dangerous Talk: Scandalous, Seditious, and Treasonable Speech in Pre-Modern England
| AUTHOR | Cressy, David |
| PUBLISHER | OUP Oxford (02/20/2012) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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This title examines the speech of ordinary men and women who spoke scornfully of kings and queens. It reveals the expressions that got people into trouble and follows the fate of some of the offenders. It offers fresh insight into pre-modern society, the politics of language, and the social impact of the law.
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ISBN-13:
9780199606092
ISBN-10:
0199606099
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
392
Carton Quantity:
20
Product Dimensions:
6.10 x 0.90 x 9.10 inches
Weight:
1.36 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography
Country of Origin:
US
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BISAC Categories
History | Europe - Great Britain - General
History | General
Dewey Decimal:
364.131
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This title examines the speech of ordinary men and women who spoke scornfully of kings and queens. It reveals the expressions that got people into trouble and follows the fate of some of the offenders. It offers fresh insight into pre-modern society, the politics of language, and the social impact of the law.
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