Discussion: The Faithful Executioner: Life and Death, Honor and Shame in the Turbulent Sixteenth Century

Author: Joel F. Harrington

Description: Joel F. Harrington's "The Faithful Executioner" follows the life of Franz Schmidt, a 16th-century executioner in Germany. Using Schmidt's personal diaries as a primary source, Harrington delves into the ethical, social, and psychological dimensions of Schmidt’s profession. The book explores the tension between his duties—carrying out executions—and the honor and shame that came with them.

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