[PDF] Ecclesiastical Punishments eBook

Author : Ernest W. Pettifer
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 33,77 MB
Release : 2018-01-31
Category : History
ISBN : 1528783557

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First published in 1913, this fascinating volume presents a detailed history and analysis of punishment throughout history, exploring in detailed historical enforcement and the various methods used to punish people. “Punishments of Former Days” is highly reconnected for those with an interest in the history and development of punishment, and it is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: “Crime and Punishment in the 18th Century”, “Prisons in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries”, “Children and Punishment”, “Outlawry”, “The Ordeal”, “Benefit of Clergy”, “Sanctuary”, “A Yorkshire Sanctuary”, “Deodands”, “The Gallows and the Gibbet”, “Hanging at Tyburn”, “The Pillory”, “The Stocks”, “The Ducking Stool”, “Whipping”, “Mutilation”, “Burning to Death”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.

Author : Sebastian Bach Smith
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,39 MB
Release : 2023-07-18
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ISBN : 9781019468593

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Elements of Ecclesiastical Law is a seminal work of legal scholarship, examining the nature and function of ecclesiastical courts and punishments. Smith discusses the principles of canon law and their application in real-world situations, providing a thorough and insightful analysis of the role of the church in governing human affairs. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.