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Title: reference on the methods of execution
Review: This book is a comprehensive reference on the methods of execution written by the former Yeoman Warden in the Tower of London. As such it has a slightly British-centric view of the execution methods, with majority of the descriptions dedicated to the axe, wheel and rope as the executioner implements. It also reads as a survey of the fate of Christian martyrs, which we known to be executed in great style. I would like to see more illustrations, for exposition to be clouded with less emotion, and for more space to be dedicated towards Oriental, Middle East and Ancient execution methods which are poorly represented. Maybe Mr. Abbott cares to write another book on this subject?
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