Medieval Outlaws: Twelve Tales in Modern English Translation

by Thomas H. Ohlgren, Shaun F. D. Hughes, Thomas E. Kelly

Book Overview

Description Billy the Kid, Jesse James, John Dillinger, and Al Capone were all are criminals who robbed and killed, yet they were considered good outlaws, 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. Our fascination with criminal heroes has a long history, extending back to legendary accounts in medieval chronicle, romance, and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1932559620
• ISBN13: 9781932559620
• Release Date: July 2005
• Publisher: Parlor Press
• Length: 524 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"