Highwaymen: everything you wanted to know
History Extra podcast
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Evolution of Highwaymen in Literature
Exploring the transformation of highwaymen from feared outlaws to romanticized figures in 18th-century literature, highlighting their portrayal as gentlemen robbers with a touch of chivalry and politeness, stemming from their respectable backgrounds that led them to a life of crime.
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