The History of Torture and Execution from Early Civilization through Medieval Times to the Present

Kellaway, Jean

ISBN 10: 1585741450 / ISBN 13: 9781585741458

Published by The Lyons Press, New York, 2000

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A nice 192 page first edition hardcover. Has a little general wear and is still nice. From dust jacket flap: Throughout history, cultures around the world have found justice for the most extreme crimes by condemning the guilty to death. Retribution has been served by many methods, from beheading, garroting, entombment, and burning, to modern means such as electrocution and lethal injection. In the process of inflicting torturous pain, even more ingenious devices have been employed. While torture has usually been carried out behind closed doors, it is only recently that executions have ceased to be a popular and public spectacle. Size: 12h x 9w. Seller Inventory # 1611

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Title: The History of Torture and Execution from ...

Publisher: The Lyons Press, New York

Publication Date: 2000

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: As New

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition.

Book Type: Book

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Synopsis:

Throughout history, cultures around the world have found justice for the most extreme crimes by condemning the guilty to death. Retribution has been served by many methods, from beheading, garroting, entombment, and burning, to modern means such as electrocution and lethal injection. In the process of inflicting torturous pain, even more ingenious devices have been employed. While torture has usually been carried out behind closed doors, it is only recently that executions have ceased to be a popular and public spectacle.

The History of Torture & Execution examines these fascinating but grisly subjects by time, region, and method. Beginning with the often-crude methods of meting out justice used by early and first-millennium civilizations, and evolving from the sadistic tools of the medieval age to the modern search for humane execution, controversial issues are authoritatively covered. Over 180 black-and-white and color pictures illustrate the many and varied engines of this final punishment, and the inclusion of stories told by the victims themselves give a chilling insight into the horrors faced by prisoners condemned to die for their crimes.

About the Author:

KAREN FARRINGTON is a former journalist who has contributed to numerous publications on military history. She has also written extensively on assassinations, natural disasters, and religion.