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The Hanged Man: the Life and Death of Ronald Ryan

By Mike Richards
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The Hanged Man: the Life and Death of Ronald Ryan by Mike Richards explores the life of Ronald Ryan, the last person to be executed in Australia. The biography delves into Ryan's tumultuous early years, his criminal activities, and the controversial events leading to his execution. The book provides a poignant look at Ryan's complex character, the circumstances surrounding his death, and its impact on Australian society.
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You might enjoy this biography if you are interested in exploring the complexities of criminal justice, particularly the last execution in Australia. This compelling memoir examines the life and controversial execution of Ronald Ryan, offering a detailed perspective on Australian history, legal systems, and the human stories intertwined with them.

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The Hanged Man: the Life and Death of Ronald Ryan

"This biography of Ronald Ryan, the last man to be executed by the state in Australia, provides a definitive account of the life and death of the man whose sentence stopped a nation. Drawing on previously unpublished documents and personal accounts, this book includes details of Ryan s childhood and

Ronald Joseph Ryan was hanged in Melbourne on 3 February 1967, following his conviction for the shooting murder of a prison warder during a daring escape from the maximum-security Pentridge prison thirteen months before.

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The Hanged Man: the Life and Death of Ronald Ryan by Mike Richards is praised for being a definitive account, noted for its cool and thoroughly researched narrative. It is celebrated for its fairness—meticulously so—according to critics.

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ISBN: 9780908011940

Publisher: Scribe Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2003

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scribe Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 142.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 620g

Pages: 512

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