This historical annual is the major annual in the general area of the history of crime, the criminal courts, policing, and punishment in all geographical regions, from ancient to modern times. In addition to analytical articles, the annual provides reviews of the major books on these subjects and book review essays on new findings and methodologies.

In this volume, the annual provides one of the first articles ever published on the history of crime and punishment in the former Soviet Union, several major articles on the history of policing in 19th century England, and one of the first published articles on policing and punishment in India. Essential reading for students and scholars in criminology, criminal justice, and policing.