In this provocative work of political theory, Morrison Swift explores the complex ethical questions raised by vigilantism and criminal justice. Drawing on examples from history and literature, Swift makes a compelling case for the creation of a 'league of justice' that would operate outside the bounds of conventional law enforcement. This book is a thought-provoking contribution to the ongoing debate about the nature of justice and the limits of state power. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.