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Medieval Beggars and Their Tricks by Dhanneshwary Shanmugam is a document available to read on EtoBox.
During the Tudor period in England, there was a rise in crime and poverty. Many turned to begging or thievery to survive. This document lists and defines various types of criminals and beggars that were prevalent during this time, including pretend beggars who would steal money or horses from travelers, thieves who would steal clothes or valuables using long poles or by cutting coin bags, and female tramps who carried stolen goods.
- Author
- Dhanneshwary Shanmugam
- Language
- EN