La Guillotine en 1793: D'Après des Documents Inédits des Archives Nationales (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda

La Guillotine en 1793: D'Apràs des Documents Inà dits des Archives Nationales

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles a pivotal moment in the history of capital punishment: the invention and implementation of the guillotine during the French Revolution. The author delves into the historical context, exploring the brutal and inhumane methods of execution prevalent before the guillotine's introduction. By examining primary sources, including debates and documents from the National Assembly, the book sheds light on the motivations and ideas of those who championed this new device, including Dr. Joseph-Ignace Guillotin, whose name became synonymous with the machine. The author also discusses the guillotine's profound impact on French society, examining its symbolic power, the controversies surrounding its use, and its lasting legacy as an instrument of terror and justice. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780282506575_0

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