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rituals of retribution

Richard Evans
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Hardcore HistoryMar 4, 2000
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“In his book rituals of retribution, historian Richard Evans recounts the tale of an Englishman named John Taylor who lived in the early 1600s and wrote about his observations of executions.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: historical executions and crowds
For: historians and those interested in medieval justice
Key quote: “in his book rituals of retribution his historian Richard Evans recounts the tale of an englishman named john taylor who lived in the early 1600s and did a little traveling and wrote about what he saw”
The host mentions 'Rituals of Retribution' to illustrate the complex relationship between public executions and societal perceptions during the Middle Ages. Richard Evans provides a detailed account of how these events were not merely spectacles of punishment but also moments that evoked compassion and spiritual reflection among the crowds.