Victims and Viragos

Focusing on the experiences of women in the eighteenth-century Metropolitan area, this book explores their roles as victims and perpetrators of crime, as well as their involvement in the criminal justice system. It utilizes a mix of primary and secondary sources, ensuring accessibility for both general readers and academics. The eight chapters cover a wide range of crimes while examining the urban environment's influence on women's lives, including how it shaped their patterns of offending and victimization.