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”.

Conflicting Emotions: The Lessons of Forgery for the History of Punishment in Eighteenth-century England

This conference addresses important changes in the representation of crime, litigation, and justice in Britain over the period 1660-1850, and particularly the constitution of public opinion about justice by "performances" which touched the emotions. The principal objective is to encourage a second wave of historical studies relating to the "theatre" of justice in this period; one that builds upon earlier work by transcending the boundary between courtrooms and the public gaze and recognizing the importance of representation and performance.

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Conflicting Emotions: The Lessons of Forgery for the History of Punishment in Eighteenth-century England

Conflicting Emotions: The Lessons of Forgery for the History of Punishment in Eighteenth-century England