This anthology reflects the sweeping changes of recent years in historians' views of slavery, featuring essays from the growing fields of social history, women's history, and comparative history.
Lawrence B Goodheart Livres
Female Capital Punishment
From the Gallows to Unofficial Abolition in Connecticut
- 176pages
- 7 heures de lecture
The book offers a comprehensive analysis of the history and implications of capital punishment specifically targeting girls and women in a single U.S. jurisdiction over nearly 400 years. By focusing on this unique demographic, it uncovers the societal, legal, and gender-related factors influencing their sentencing, providing valuable insights into the broader themes of justice and inequality within the American legal system.
