Law & Criminology
Explore a vast collection of free eBooks on Law & Criminology and delve into the complexities of legal systems and crime analysis. This category features essential texts ranging from case law studies and legal theories to criminal psychology and justice system critiques. Whether you're a student, a legal professional, or a curious reader, these works offer invaluable insights into the fields of law and criminology.
U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1953 January - June
Dive into a treasure trove of creators and creations, revealing who retained the rights to their work during a pivotal era for art, literature, and law.
By Library of Congress. Copyright Office
North American Free Trade Agreement, 1992 Oct. 7 Tariff Phasing Descriptions
** Discover how a groundbreaking agreement sought to reshape North American economies through trade cooperation, reduction of barriers, and the establishment of new legal frameworks.
By Canada
The Criminal
Explore the different types of criminals and the hidden links between their actions, their appearance, and the society that judges them.
By Havelock Ellis
Our Legal Heritage: King AEthelbert - King George III, 600 A.D. - 1776
Discover how power, justice, and societal norms shaped the laws of England across centuries of kings and dramatic historical changes.
By S. A. Reilly
Washington cover-up
A veteran journalist exposes the dangerous consequences of government secrecy, where hidden truths can bury justice and accountability.
By Clark R. (Clark Raymond) Mollenhoff
The Theory and Policy of Labour Protection
** Amidst growing factories and evolving social ideas, discover the legislative details meant to protect wage earners from abuse and champion fair labor practices.
By A. (Albert) Schäffle
Arguments before the Committee on Patents of the House of Representatives, on H. R. 11943, to Amend Title 60, Chapter 3, of the Revised Statutes of the United States Relating to Copyrights May 2, 1906.
Stakeholders fight over the future of music in America, debating how copyright laws should either fuel artistic creation or enable public access to melodies.
By United States. Congress. House. Committee on Patents
Prisoner for Blasphemy
A publisher's relaxing day is shattered when he's unexpectedly summoned to court to defend his right to challenge religious dogma.
By G. W. (George William) Foote
The Magna Carta
A medieval charter signed by King John of England in 1215 establishes the principle that the king is not above the law, limits his power, and protects individual rights, shaping modern notions of justice, equality, and human rights.
By Anonymous
Our Legal Heritage : 600-1776 King Aethelbert - King George III
Travel through time to discover the origins of English law, from ancient kings establishing basic rules to the moments that shaped modern justice.
By S. A. Reilly
The Reminiscences of Sir Henry Hawkins (Baron Brampton)
Experience the life of a remarkable man as he goes from facing strained financial circumstances to becoming a pillar of British law.
By Henry Hawkins Brampton
Medical Jurisprudence, Forensic medicine and Toxicology. Vol. 1
In the late 19th century, a fundamental reference emerged, bridging the gap between medicine and law, offering practitioners and scholars alike insight into medical jurisprudence, forensic medicine, and toxicology.
By R. A. (Rudolph August) Witthaus
The Law
In a world where the lines between justice and exploitation blur, one essay argues that law should protect individual freedom, not enable societal theft.
By Frédéric Bastiat
Literary Copyright
Explore the contentious battle for authors' rights, where the very essence of literary creation clashes with the cold realities of commerce.
By Charles Dudley Warner
Trials of war criminals before the Nuernberg military tribunals under control council law no. 10, volume I
Uncover the horrifying truth of post-war trials where Nazi leaders and medical professionals faced judgment for unspeakable wartime atrocities.
By Various
A Sketch of the Life of the late Henry Cooper Barrister-at-Law, of the Norfolk Circuit; as also, of his Father
Witness the remarkable journey of a father and son, both lawyers dedicated to justice, as one brother recounts their triumphs and profound moments, only to face the heartbreaking loss of a brilliant life.
By William Cooper
The Statute of Anne
Discover a historical legal battle over who truly owns the rights to stories and ideas, fought in the time of powdered wigs and quills.
By Great Britain. Parliament
The Oldest Code of Laws in the World The code of laws promulgated by Hammurabi, King of Babylon, B.C. 2285-2242
** Step back in time to witness the ancient laws that shaped an empire with rules set in stone.
By King of Babylonia Hammurabi
U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1957 January - June
Explore a vibrant snapshot of mid-century literary America through meticulously documented copyright renewals, revealing the legal framework that shaped authorship and publishing.
By Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Crimes and Punishments Including a New Translation of Beccaria's 'Dei Delitti e delle Pene'
Explore a historical fight for justice, revealing the need to reform brutal legal systems and focusing on the philosophical arguments for human rights.
By James Anson Farrer