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 ...
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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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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1250grams, ISBN: 9780600589693.
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