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What is the difference in the treatment of robbery between the two law systems Medieval and early modern times?
The Middle Ages hung people for stealing or robbery while in early modern history people were incarcerated. It was felt that rehabilitation was possible for crimes,but the methods used were inhuman. Incarceration often included torture, leaving people in solitary, and having them in cells 24-7. Some went mad over this treatment.
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How were law and order maintained in medieval Europe?
Very little law, and less order! While there was a head law enforcement officer, and he might have a few assistants, most "law and order" was based on the concept of "hue and cry". The theory being that someone discovering a crime was to "raise the cry", and able bodied men within the sound of his voice were to respond, take into custody suspects found there, and hand them over to law enforcement. There was a fair bit of crime- although things that you would consider a crime were not- and things that you would not consider a crime WERE crimes. Punishment was harsh- if convicted of a crime, you did not go to jail, but might be placed in the stocks, branded with a hot iron, have an ear cut off, be whipped or hanged. Crimes such as robbery, burglary, murder, theft- even for small things- was punished by death. Your trial was run by very different rules than today- and if convicted, there generally was no appeal.
What type of crimes happened in roman times?
Crimes in ancient Rome were pretty much the same as present day crime with the exception of computer crime. Treason, murder, arson and forgery were the most serious. These were followed by theft, assault, property damage, and impiety towards the gods.
What contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire?
A number of things caused the fall of the empire. The social structure changed under Diocletian when he demanded that sons follow their fathers by staying in the same line of work. There were extreme robbery issues that deterred trade, rebellion within the army often led to the death of an emperor, disputes among religious beliefs, and barbarian raids all contributed.
Was travel through the Roman Empire relatively easy?
Yes, they had excellent infrastructure, the Apennines Mountains are less rugged than those in Greece and did not prevent trade or unity, there was relatively easy access to entire region by land or by sea, and most everyone spoke the same language.
What sort of crimes were people punished for in medieval times?
Punishment was very severe in the Middle Ages. Here are 2 punishments: Tie your hands and feet up and then drop you into a river if you sunk then you were innocent but if you floated then you were guilty OR Make you hold onto a burning iron bar and if the wound hadn't began to heal within 3 days then you were guilty As you can see many innocent people would have died Hope this Helps
