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Crammed full of 7000 years of law-makers and law-breakers with a rogue's gallery of pirates, witch-finders, highwaymen, torturers, traitors and tyrants. Read on for horrible hangings, putrid prisons and terrible transportation.
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Gory history of punishments through 7000 years of crime.
Who is this book for?
If you're fascinated by the darker side of history, this book pulls back the curtain on centuries of brutal justice and punishment. It offers a vivid, sometimes gruesome look at how societies dealt with law-breakers, capturing the cruelty and cruelty's fascinating evolution over millennia. Perfect for history buffs eager to explore the savage roots of justice.
