Historian T. F. Tout presents a fascinating exploration of crime and punishment in medieval Europe in this detailed and well-researched study. Focusing on one specific burglary that occurred in 14th century England, Tout sheds light on the social and economic factors that led to criminal activity, as well as the methods used to capture and punish wrongdoers. Anyone with an interest in the history of law and order will find this book both informative and entertaining. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.