Medieval Outlaws by Thomas H Ohlgren

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Medieval Outlaws by Thomas H Ohlgren

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Summary

This title explores the myths and realities surrounding outlaws. While those like Robin Hood remain folk heroes, others are less familiar. Driven by injustice to lives of crime, they committed capital crimes punishable by death, but were loved, encouraged and supported by their communities.

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Medieval Outlaws by Thomas H Ohlgren

Billy the Kid, Jesse James and Al Capone - these are criminals who robbed and killed, yet they were considered good outlaws, who were celebrated in sensational newspapers, newsreels and dime novels of the day, and later in film and television, for their daring, courage, loyalty and even chivalry. While some medieval outlaws, such as Robin Hood and William Wallace, remain folk heroes to this day, others are much less familiar - Earl Godwin, Eustache the Monk, Fouke Fitz Waryn, An Bow-Bender, Gamelyn and William of Cloudesley. All were driven to lives of crime as victims of political intrigue or legal injustice. They committed capital crimes punishable by death, but, paradoxically, were loved, encouraged and supported by their communities. These tales are of interest to the general reader and student alike.

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ISBN 13 9780750924931
ISBN 10 0750924934
Title Medieval Outlaws
Author Thomas H Ohlgren
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher The History Press Ltd
Year published 2000-06-23
Number of pages 352
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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