Conflicting Emotions: The Lessons of Forgery for the History of Punishment in Eighteenth-century England
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Randall McGowen discusses, "Conflicting Emotions: The Lessons of Forgery for the History of Punishment in Eighteenth-century England". McGowen is Professor of History at the University of Oregon. This talk was included in the conference session topic titled, “Shock and Awe, Sympathy and Entertainment: Crimes, Criminals, and Punishment in the News”.
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