The London Mob Still Rules
One of my favourite books on London is ‘The London Mob’ by Robert Shoemaker. It chronicles violence and disorder in 18th century England.
Londoners frequently came to blows over personal disputes in a society where men and women were quick to defend their honour. Slanging matches easily turned to fisticuffs and slights on honour were avenged [...]
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