Extracts by John Disney (1677-1730) of laws against immorality, from civil and canon law, and from various ancient legal codes, with his notes throughout; compiled 1711-17 (exact dates given on the title pages). The extracts are arranged under subjects, e.g. adultery, blasphemy, duelling, stage-plays. See John Disney's A View of Ancient Laws against Immorality & Profaneness (1729).
Papers of John Disney relating to laws against immorality
This material is held atSociety of Antiquaries of London
- Reference
- GB 118 DIS
- Former Reference
- GB 118 MSS 27-29
- Dates of Creation
- 1711-1717
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- Three volumes.
Scope and Content
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