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Medieval Punishments: An Illustrated History of Torture
William Andrews
Medieval Punishments: An Illustrated History of Torture
William Andrews
The brank may be described simply as an iron framework; which was placed on the head, closing it in a kind of cage; it had in front a plate of iron, which, either sharpened or covered with spikes, was so situated as to be placed in the mouth of victim, and if she attempted to move her tongue in any way whatever, it was to be shockingly injured.
329 pages, 77 illustrations
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | August 1, 2013 |
ISBN13 | 9781620876183 |
Publishers | Skyhorse Publishing |
Pages | 320 |
Dimensions | 156 × 206 × 24 mm · 340 g |
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