RT Book
T1 Billington: Victorian executioner
A1 Bruce, Alison
LA English
PP Cheltenham
PB The History Press
YR 2023
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1835029418
AB 'An insightful and gripping account that will take you into the dark but fascinating world of a Victorian executioner.' - Stewart P. EvansBetween 1884 and 1905 James Billington and his three sons, Thomas, William and John, were responsible for 235 executions in Victorian Great Britain and Ireland. They hanged many notorious murderers, but equally fascinating is the story of the family. Did James really feel he served society and justice, or did this position satisfy something more personal?Billington: Victorian Executioner provides a complete account of the stories behind James Billington's executions, as well as the real man behind the rope - a man whose business was death. This enthralling biography is an exciting addition to any true crime bookshelf
CN 364.66092
SN 9781803992419
K1 1837-1901 (Viktorianische Periode)
K1 c 1800 to c 1900
K1 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical
K1 Biografien: historisch, politisch, militärisch
K1 Biography: historical, political & military
K1 Ethical issues: capital punishment
K1 Ethische Themen: Todesstrafe
K1 HIS015060
K1 HISTORY / Social History
K1 Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900
K1 Penology & punishment
K1 SOC067000
K1 Social & Cultural History
K1 Sozial- und Kulturgeschichte
K1 Strafrechtswissenschaft (Pönologie)
K1 England
K1 Großbritannien : Irland : Hinrichtung : Scharfrichter : Familie : Geschichte 1884-1905