Hamlyn History of Punishment and Torture

Hamlyn History of Punishment and Torture

by KarenFarrington (Author)

Synopsis

A highly illustrated and accessible chronicle of one of the world's oldest and most unpopular practises: punishment and torture. The book is organised into seven chapters, each charting the evolution of various types of punishment, including capital punishment, penal servitude transportation and corporal punishment. Each of these chapters deals with topics as diverse as the Tolpuddle Martyrs and the Spanish Inquisition. All of the subjects covered are placed in the social and legal context with a range of historical images and photographs.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
Edition: New
Publisher: Hamlyn
Published: 15 Mar 2000

ISBN 10: 0600600351
ISBN 13: 9780600600350

Author Bio
Karen Farrington is a former national newspaper journalist who has written several history titles including Hamlyn History of the Supernatural and Hamlyn History of Religion. She lives with her family in Devon, U.K.