Peter Linebaugh
Peter Linebaugh is an American historian known for his works on British and American history, particularly focusing on the history of the working class and the concept of the commons. He is a professor emeritus at the University of Toledo and has authored several influential books, including 'The Many-Headed Hydra' and 'The London Hanged.'
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
-
1. The London Hanged
"The London Hanged" is a historical analysis that delves into the economic and social aspects of capital punishment in 18th-century London. The book examines how the legal system, particularly through the use of public executions at Tyburn, was employed to control the laboring classes as London evolved into a capitalist economy. It explores the lives and trials of those sentenced to hang, not just for heinous crimes but often for petty thefts, reflecting the harsh penal codes of the time. The narrative connects these executions to broader themes of class struggle, economic exploitation, and the development of legal institutions that supported property rights over human rights, offering a critical look at the intersections of law, labor, and capital.
The 6978th Greatest Book of All Time
