Guillotine
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (710 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 075094403X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"THE COMPLETE GUILLOTINE" according to David Cellitti. Of all the books that have been written over the years on the French "National Razor" this is certainly the most accessible of the lot; a neat distillation that includes all the relevant history included in previous tomes as well as much information that is new. Anyone looking for a concise, thoughtful and well-written book on this grim and esoteric subject need look no further. Author Robe. The Biography of a Death Machine George Poirier The story of the guillotine is well told in this fascinating book that spans about two centuries - from the French Revolution to the second half of the twentieth century. In an effort to make his tale as complete as possible, the author has tried to cover every aspect of this macabre instrument, including: its invention (it wasn't Dr. Guillotin), its construction, the reason for its selecti. "Five Stars" according to Rebel Ed. A good study of the timbers of justice.
This is his first book. . He has a longstanding personal interest in history, particularly medieval military history and the history of crime and punishment. About the Author Robert Frederick Opie is a senior fire service officer, with experience in Scotland, where he was responsible for emergency planning and the compilation of war plans
"Guillotine: The Timbers of Justice" traces the development of the guillotine over nearly two centuries, recounting the stories of famous executions, the lives of the executioners and the scientific research into whether the head retained consciousness after it was separated from the body that continued into the 1950s. But the Razor of the Nation was to remain the chosen instrument of capital punishment until the 1970s, only finally being banned in 1981. This is a gruesomely interesting tale, rich in detail and teeming with extraordinary personalities. The guillotine is undoubtedly the most potent image of revolutionary France, the tool whereby a whole society was 'redesigned'. Yet, what came to be seen as an instrument of terror was, paradoxically, introduced as the result of the humanitarian feel
Robert Frederick Opie is a senior fire service officer, with experience in Scotland, where he was responsible for emergency planning and the compilation of war plans. He has a longstanding personal interest in history, particularly medieval military history and the history of crime and punishment. . This is his first book