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The British Execution
1500–1964
Series: Shire Library
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The British Execution
Executions have played a crucial - if grisly and controversial - part in British history and provided the bloody climax to many a life, from Mary, Queen of Scots, Charles I and Dick Turpin to untold thousands of anonymous wretches whose names are now forgotten. This title details the history of formal execution in Britain.
An illustrated introduction to the death penalty and the means of capital punishment in England since Tudor times.
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An illustrated introduction to the death penalty and the means of capital punishment in England since Tudor times.
Executions have played a crucial—if grisly and controversial—part in British history and provided the bloody climax to many a life, from Mary, Queen of Scots, Charles I, and Dick Turpin to untold thousands of anonymous wretches whose names are now forgotten. With the help of numerous illustrations, Stephen Banks details the history of formal execution in Britain, examining the fates of the grandest monarchs, the highest-profile gentlemen, the most learned heretics, and the most petty of criminals.
He looks also at the crowds, spectacle, and grim pageantry that surrounded these events, helping us to understand their morbid but undeniable fascination and detailing the process that led to capital punishment's abolition in Britain.
The British Execution is a comprehensive exploration of this dark chapter in history, offering insights into the societal implications of capital punishment and the path towards its eventual abolition.
Series: Shire Library
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The British Execution by Dr Stephen Banks offers an insightful examination of the history and practices of capital punishment in Britain. Reviewers praise its thorough research and engaging narrative, highlighting the detailed exploration of social, legal, and cultural aspects surrounding executions. The author adeptly combines academic scholarship with accessible writing, making it a compelling read for both history enthusiasts and scholars.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780747812425
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 September 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Shire Publications
Illustration: 30 b/w; 40 col
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 5.0mm
Width: 142.0mm
Height: 201.0mm
Weight: 146g
Pages: 56
About the Author
Stephen Banks is a university lecturer and director of the Forum for Legal and Historical Research at the University of Reading and his main research interests are in law, anthropology and cultural history, with a particular focus on violence and the relationship between law and honour culture. He also wrote Duels and Duelling for Shire.
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