Humanity and the Scaffold

Synopsis: Examines punishment in the 18th century by comparing the systems used in England with those found in France at this time, illustrated using the examples of the hanging of Dick Turpin near York and the dismemberment of Cartouche in Paris. Looks at the evolution of these punishments, their impact on Enlightenment thinking, and reviews their effectiveness in dealing with crime.
Series: Enlightenment, The: Course A206
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
Year of production: 1993
Availability: Off-air recording licence
Sale; 1998 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects: History; Law
Keywords: capital punishment; crime; Enlightenment; France; history of the 18th century

Producer

Cast

Arlette Farge
Jim Sharp

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