Bandits
- ISBN-10
- 1565846192
- ISBN-13
- 9781565846197
- Series
- Bandits
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 226
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2000
- Author
- Eric J. Hobsbawm
Description
Discusses the motives and social provocations behind the legendary exploits of bandits, Indian dacoits, and Brazilian congaceiros known to be champions of social justice throughout the world.
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