Women and the Noose - A History of Female Execution (Paperback, New edition)

Tracing the history of female crime and execution from 1726 to 1955, Women and the Noose presents the cases of over fifty women who met their end on the hangman's gallows. From the criminal act to the execution day itself, the women's stories illustrate the range of crimes punishable by execution such as petty theft and murder, as well as reactions to the death sentence, including 'pleading the belly' as a defence. Richard Clark also discusses the developments in execution methods, from burning at the stake to the short-and long-drop; and the move from the very public hangings to the more dignified private events. Clark's frank treatment of the executions combined with sympathetic revelations about the women's private lives makes Women and the Noose a chilling and surprisingly moving read.

General

Imprint:	The History Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2023
First published:	2007
Authors:	Richard Clark
Dimensions:	198 x 129mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-80399-257-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Ethical issues & debates > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > Penology & punishment > Capital punishment Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
LSN:	1-80399-257-3
Barcode:	9781803992570

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