Tyburn: London's Fatal Tree

Tyburn: London's Fatal Tree

by David Brandon (Contributor), Alan Brooke (Author), Alan Brooke (Author), David Brandon (Contributor)

Synopsis

Tyburn is synonymous with the idea of execution. The authors tell the story of how Tyburn came to be the place of execution and of the rituals and spectacle associated with the deaths of many people. They provide a vivid picture of crime and punishment in London, mixing martyrs, pickpockets, traitors and errant aristocrats.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 304
Edition: New Ed
Publisher: The History Press
Published: 17 Nov 2005

ISBN 10: 0750941243
ISBN 13: 9780750941242

Author Bio
Alan Brooke teaches History at Peterborough Regional College. This is his first book. David Brandon is a historian. He brings history to life through his popular lectures such as 'Absolute Rotters and Total Cads- Villains in British History'. His book on the history of Highway Robbers 'Stand and Deliver' was published by Sutton in 2001.