Punishments of Former Days

Nonfiction, History, Modern, 18th Century, Reference, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
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Author: Ernest W. Pettifer ISBN: 9781528783552
Publisher: Read Books Ltd. Publication: January 31, 2018
Imprint: White Press Language: English
Author: Ernest W. Pettifer
ISBN: 9781528783552
Publisher: Read Books Ltd.
Publication: January 31, 2018
Imprint: White Press
Language: English

First published in 1913, this fascinating volume presents a detailed history and analysis of punishment throughout history, exploring in detailed historical enforcement and the various methods used to punish people. “Punishments of Former Days” is highly reconnected for those with an interest in the history and development of punishment, and it is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: “Crime and Punishment in the 18th Century”, “Prisons in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries”, “Children and Punishment”, “Outlawry”, “The Ordeal”, “Benefit of Clergy”, “Sanctuary”, “A Yorkshire Sanctuary”, “Deodands”, “The Gallows and the Gibbet”, “Hanging at Tyburn”, “The Pillory”, “The Stocks”, “The Ducking Stool”, “Whipping”, “Mutilation”, “Burning to Death”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.

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First published in 1913, this fascinating volume presents a detailed history and analysis of punishment throughout history, exploring in detailed historical enforcement and the various methods used to punish people. “Punishments of Former Days” is highly reconnected for those with an interest in the history and development of punishment, and it is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: “Crime and Punishment in the 18th Century”, “Prisons in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries”, “Children and Punishment”, “Outlawry”, “The Ordeal”, “Benefit of Clergy”, “Sanctuary”, “A Yorkshire Sanctuary”, “Deodands”, “The Gallows and the Gibbet”, “Hanging at Tyburn”, “The Pillory”, “The Stocks”, “The Ducking Stool”, “Whipping”, “Mutilation”, “Burning to Death”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.

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