Mike Denham's "A Rogue’s Paradise: Crime and Punishment in Antebellum Florida" - Season 2, Episode 3

<p>Florida was as violent a place as anywhere in the US in the early 1800s as in the 21st century. “Stand your ground” was the dominant ethos, there was a distrust of law and government, belief in self-determination and personal “rights,” and tons of guns and booze, just like now! My guest today is James Michael Denham, author of <em>A Rogue’s Paradise: Crime and Punishment in Antebellum Florida</em>. We’ll discuss the frontier era of Florida and the violent legacy it bequeathed to future generations of criminals and law enforcement.</p>