Whigs and Hunters: The Origin of the Black Act

This hardcover edition is in good condition, with the dust jacket showing signs of wear, including minor edge wear. The binding remains intact, and the pages are clean and unmarked, making it a solid copy for any collector or reader interested in historical analyses.

Whigs and Hunters: The Origin of the Black Act by E. P. Thompson is a significant historical analysis published by Pantheon Books in 1975. This hardcover edition, identified as the First American Edition, offers a detailed examination of the Black Act, a controversial 18th-century British law. E. P. Thompson, a renowned historian, provides an insightful exploration into the socio-political landscape of the time, focusing on the conflict between Whigs and rural communities. The book is a crucial resource for understanding British legal history and the dynamics of power and class. This edition is noted for its scholarly depth and is a valuable addition for collectors and historians. The book is in good condition, with a dust jacket showing minor wear.