Hung, Drawn, and Quartered: A History of Gruesome Bits

Capital punishment has been a part of human history for thousands of years. From the ancient Mesopotamians to the modern world, societies have used execution as a way to punish criminals, deter crime, and maintain social Free Download.

Hung, Drawn and Quartered: History's Gruesome Bits

by Stephen Krensky

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In Hung, Drawn, and Quartered, historian Ruth Goodman takes us on a fascinating and gruesome journey through the history of capital punishment. From the beheadings of ancient Egypt to the hangings of the American Wild West, Goodman explores the different methods of execution that have been used throughout history. She also examines the social and cultural factors that have influenced the use of capital punishment, and the debates that have surrounded it.

Goodman's book is full of fascinating facts and anecdotes. She tells the story of the woman who was hanged for stealing a loaf of bread, and the man who was executed for killing his wife with a hammer. She also describes the gruesome details of some of the most famous executions in history, including the beheading of Anne Boleyn and the hanging of Jesse James.

Hung, Drawn, and Quartered is a must-read for anyone interested in history, crime, or the macabre. It is a fascinating and thought-provoking book that will leave you with a new understanding of the history of capital punishment.

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Hung, Drawn and Quartered: History's Gruesome Bits

by Stephen Krensky

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	83458 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	128 pages

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