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The Italian Boy: Murder and Grave-Robbery in 1830s London
Wise, Sarah
Summary
Legislation which marked the end of body-snatching in 1830s Britain was the result of investigations in 'The Italian Boy' case in which 'examples' for dissection were supplied to anatomy schools.
Legislation which marked the end of body-snatching in 1830s Britain was the result of investigations in 'The Italian Boy' case in which 'examples' for dissection were supplied to anatomy schools. This title examines this episode in history and the lives of lower-class Londoners of the period.
Perfect for fans of England, History, Europe, Great Britain, Cultural History of London, Social Sciences Books.
Highlights
- Easy to enjoy: 368 pages · Paperback
- By Wise, Sarah
Details
- ISBN: 9781844133307
- Author: Wise, Sarah
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 368
- Language: English
- Publication date: 5 May 2005
- Condition: Used – Very Good
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Legislation which marked the end of body-snatching in 1830s Britain was the result of investigations in 'The Italian Boy' case in which 'examples' for dissection were supplied to anatomy schools.
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