Articoli correlati a Jonathan Wild: The History of the Life of the Late...
Jonathan Wild: The History of the Life of the Late Mr. Jonathan Wild the Great: The History of the Life of the Lake Mr. Jonathan Wild the Great - Brossura
Sinossi
Jonathan Wild (1682 or 1683 – 1725) was a London underworld figure notable for operating on both sides of the law, posing as a public-spirited crimefighter entitled the "Thief-Taker General." He exploited a strong public demand for action during a major London crime wave in the absence of any effective police force. As a powerful gang-leader himself, he became a master manipulator of legal systems, collecting rewards offered for valuables which he had stolen himself, bribing prison-guards to release his colleagues, and blackmailing any who crossed him. He was hanged at Tyburn before a massive crowd. Wild was featured in novels, poems, and plays, some of them noting parallels between Wild and the contemporaneous Prime Minister Walpole (who was known as "The Great Corrupter"). Among the most famous recountings of his life is the one by Henry Fielding, which is notable as a classic satire and ranked among Fielding's best works. This edition includes an introduction by Dr. G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D., of Harvard University.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
- EditoreWildside Press
- Data di pubblicazione2021
- ISBN 10 1479424129
- ISBN 13 9781479424122
- RilegaturaCopertina flessibile
- LinguaInglese
- Numero di pagine196
- Contatto del produttorenon disponibile
Compra nuovo
Visualizza questo articolo
EUR 18,14
EUR 7,93 per la spedizione da U.S.A. a Italia
Destinazione, tempi e costiAltre edizioni note dello stesso titolo
Risultati della ricerca per Jonathan Wild: The History of the Life of the Late...
Foto dell'editore
Jonathan Wild: The History of the Life of the Late Mr. Jonathan Wild the Great
Da: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Condizione: New. Codice articolo I-9781479424122
Quantità: Più di 20 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
Jonathan Wild: The History of the Life of the Late Mr. Jonathan Wild the Great
Da: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Condizione: New. In. Codice articolo ria9781479424122_new
Quantità: Più di 20 disponibili
Immagini fornite dal venditore
Jonathan Wild : The History of the Life of the Lake Mr. Jonathan Wild the Great
Print on DemandDa: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germania
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Jonathan Wild (1682 or 1683 - 1725) was a London underworld figure notable for operating on both sides of the law, posing as a public-spirited crimefighter entitled the 'Thief-Taker General.' He exploited a strong public demand for action during a major London crime wave in the absence of any effective police force. As a powerful gang-leader himself, he became a master manipulator of legal systems, collecting rewards offered for valuables which he had stolen himself, bribing prison-guards to release his colleagues, and blackmailing any who crossed him. He was hanged at Tyburn before a massive crowd. Wild was featured in novels, poems, and plays, some of them noting parallels between Wild and the contemporaneous Prime Minister Walpole (who was known as 'The Great Corrupter'). Among the most famous recountings of his life is the one by Henry Fielding, which is notable as a classic satire and ranked among Fielding's best works. This edition includes an introduction by Dr. G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D., of Harvard University. Codice articolo 9781479424122
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
Jonathan Wild (Paperback)
Da: CitiRetail, Stevenage, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A biting satire of corruption and ambition, Jonathan Wild follows the rise and fall of a cunning crime boss in 18th-century London. Henry Fielding uses the real-life figure of Jonathan Wild-an infamous thief-taker who betrayed criminals to maintain his own power-as a vehicle for a sharp critique of political and social hypocrisy. With wit and dark humor, this novel explores the thin line between villainy and respectability in a world where success often comes at any cost. Jonathan Wild is a master of deception, rising to power in London's criminal underworld while posing as a man of justice. He manipulates thieves and lawmen alike, always serving his own ambition. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9781479424122
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
Jonathan Wild (Paperback)
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Fairfield, OH, U.S.A.
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A biting satire of corruption and ambition, Jonathan Wild follows the rise and fall of a cunning crime boss in 18th-century London. Henry Fielding uses the real-life figure of Jonathan Wild-an infamous thief-taker who betrayed criminals to maintain his own power-as a vehicle for a sharp critique of political and social hypocrisy. With wit and dark humor, this novel explores the thin line between villainy and respectability in a world where success often comes at any cost. Jonathan Wild is a master of deception, rising to power in London's criminal underworld while posing as a man of justice. He manipulates thieves and lawmen alike, always serving his own ambition. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9781479424122
Quantità: 1 disponibili