(Lesley) Imagine hiring a man to kill off your enemy... and then pleading a defense that would allow you to walk out free. This week, we'll trace the story of a neighborly feud in Tudor England that left one man dead and an unbalanced man free, if not for the actions of a young woman in manipulating Parliament, the Privy Council, and even the Queen. Their responses would ultimately change the laws of England in order to prevent a man from getting away with murder.
03/09/13 • 9 min
Footnoting History - Cruel Mind and Deadly Malice: A Murder in Early Modern England
Transcript
How did social tensions play out in local villages of early modern England? What would happen if one person in a petty squabble became enraged by his cruel mind and deadly malice against his neighbors? We'll explore the consequences of gruesome criminal acts today on Footnoting History.
Welcome to Footnoting History. My name is Lesley Skousen. Today, 9th of March, 2013, we will be discussing village disputes, social tension, violence, a
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