CONFESS AND BE HANGED Scottish Crime and Punishment Through the Ages (SIGNED)

Softcover. SIGNED. The author explores Scotland’s grim history of justice. From medieval torture to public executions, she details crimes like adultery, witchcraft, and murder, alongside punishments such as hanging, beheading, and the gruesome "boots." Drawing on historical records, the book vividly recounts cases — like the witch hunts that claimed thousands — and the brutal methods used to extract confessions. It reveals a society shaped by fear, superstition, and evolving legal systems, offering a chilling yet fascinating glimpse into Scotland’s dark past of retribution. Illus., Glossary. 226pp. trade size soft cover. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY SHEILA LIVINGSTONE. F. with no creasing to covers.