On The Principles Of Criminal Law is a book written by Caroline Frances Cornwallis in 1846. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the principles of criminal law, including the definition of crime, the various types of crimes, and the legal procedures involved in prosecuting and punishing criminals. Cornwallis discusses the different theories of punishment, including retribution, deterrence, and rehabilitation, and examines the role of criminal law in society. The book also explores the historical development of criminal law, from ancient times to the present day. Cornwallis provides numerous examples of criminal cases to illustrate her points and offers insights into the ethical and moral considerations involved in criminal law. Overall, On The Principles Of Criminal Law is an important work that provides a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of criminal law.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.