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Short Stuff: Hanged, Drawn and Quartered

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The Gruesome History of Hanging, Drawing, and Quartering

This chapter explores the brutal punishment of hanging, drawing, and quartering, focusing on its historical origins and infamous figures subjected to it. It highlights the evolution of this practice in England and its eventual decline, marking a significant shift in societal attitudes towards justice by 1870.

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