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The History Of Torture

By: George Ryley Scott

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First published in 2005. Torture, an enduring and seemingly not declining aspect of man's relationship to his fellow man, is an enduring thread through human history. Whether it be practiced by primitive people, the ancient Greeks or the Catholic Church, whether it be ancient China, Japan, 1930's Germany, or Northern Ireland today, torture is alarmingly systematic and consistent in its methods. Impaling, burning, rack or wheel, mutilation, drawing and quartering, burning or hanging alive in chains. A very comprehensive and readable work.

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1136191674

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9781136191671

Marriage Customs of the World [2 volumes]

An Encyclopedia of Dating Customs and Wedding Traditions [2 volumes]

By: George P. Monger

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Marriage Customs of the World [2 volumes]

An Encyclopedia of Dating Customs and Wedding Traditions [2 volumes]

By: George P. Monger

This book presents a comprehensive overview of global courtship and marriage customs, from ancient history to contemporary society, demonstrating the vast differences as well as the similarities across all of human culture. This second edition of Marriage Customs of the World examines historical context, social significance, and current trends and controversies of matrimony in the Western world as well as other cultures. Apart from detailing the ceremonies from specific countries, the book identifies specific elements of the wedding event and discusses them in a comparative manner, showcasing the similarities across cultures. The new content in this work includes additional information on courtship and how future spouses are found in other cultures; marriage in art, cinema, theater, and poetry; wedding bands; forced marriages and shotgun weddings; New Year's weddings; legislation regarding marriage; and engagement practices. Entries carried over from the first edition have been revised and updated as well. With its broad scope and consideration of contemporary issues alongside historical information, this work will be ideal for high school and undergraduate students; scholars of anthropology, social studies, and history; and general readers.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1598846647

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9781598846645

History Of Corporal Punishment

By: George Ryley Scott

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History Of Corporal Punishment

By: George Ryley Scott

First published in 2005. This is a wide-ranging study of flagellation in all its aspects - disciplinary, religious, educational and erotic. It presents a mass of detailed information on the various forms of flogging administered through the ages to thieves, prostitutes, soldiers, sailors, heretics, penitents, slaves, servants, schoolboys and schoolgirls. Scott's aim was to present the complete story of flagellation and its attendant mixture of cruelty, eroticism, superstition, voluptuousness and persecution. All the historical, sociological, psychological and anthropological aspects of the practice are examined, in order to understand the full significance of flagellation as a social phenomenon. The physical, psychological and pathological effects of corporal punishment, including the effects of flagellation on sexual health, are also analysed. The book is divided into four parts - the psychology of flagellation, penal flagellation, religious flagellation and the case for and against corporal punishment - with illustrations and a useful bibliography. Written in 1938, this remains an authoritative work on the subject.

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Routledge

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1317846656

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9781317846659

The History of Corporal Punishment - A Survey of Flagellation in Its Historical Anthropological and Sociological Aspects

By: George Scott

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The History of Corporal Punishment - A Survey of Flagellation in Its Historical Anthropological and Sociological Aspects

By: George Scott

A survey of flagellation in its historical, anthropological and sociological aspects. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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Read Books Ltd

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1447483367

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9781447483366

The History of Corporal Punishment - A Survey of Flagellation in Its Historical Anthropological and Sociological Aspects

By: George Scott

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By: George Scott

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Boughton Press

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1445525275

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9781445525273

Curious Customs of Sex & Marriage

By: George Ryley Scott

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Curious Customs of Sex & Marriage

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The ceremony of marriage is central to every culture, and there are more superstitions and strange rites attached to it than most other cultural institutions. This books gathers extraordinary facts about marriage from around the world." -- Publisher's description

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Book's by George Ryley Scott

The History Of Torture

The History Of Torture

Marriage Customs of the World [2 volumes]

Marriage Customs of the World [2 volumes]

History Of Corporal Punishment

History Of Corporal Punishment

The History of Corporal Punishment - A Survey of Flagellation in Its Historical Anthropological and Sociological Aspects

The History of Corporal Punishment - A Survey of Flagellation in Its Historical Anthropological and Sociological Aspects

The History of Corporal Punishment - A Survey of Flagellation in Its Historical Anthropological and Sociological Aspects

The History of Corporal Punishment - A Survey of Flagellation in Its Historical Anthropological and Sociological Aspects

Curious Customs of Sex & Marriage

Curious Customs of Sex & Marriage

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