In Beijing in 1904, multiple murderer Wang Weiqin became one of the last to suffer the extreme punishment known as lingchi , called by Western observers "death by a thousand cuts." This is the first book to explore the history, iconography, and legal contexts of Chinese tortures and executions from the 10th century until lingchi's abolition in 1905.
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In Beijing in 1904, multiple murderer Wang Weiqin became one of the last to suffer the extreme punishment known as lingchi , called by Western observers "death by a thousand cuts." This is the first book to explore the history, iconography, and legal contexts of Chinese tortures and executions from the 10th century until lingchi's abolition in 1905.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. The history, iconography, and legal contexts of Chinese tortures and executions from the tenth century until 1905, when lingchi, or "death by slicing", was abolished. Includes an in-depth investigation of views and stereotypes of "oriental" tortures in the Western imagination. 320 pages with 31 illustrations, notes and bibliography. Bumped with the previous owner's stamp on the front end papers. Jacket crimped and lightly rubbed, in Brodart.
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Fine. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 336 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Figures. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
