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OverviewThe history of punishing criminals is a long and gruesome one. In 620 BC, a Greek named Draco wrote a legal code that punished almost every crime with death--except murder! For that, criminals were exiled. Odd facts about crime and punishment like this abound in history. Readers encounter many places and periods, from ancient China to the Victorian era, to learn all about the terrible, gross, and strange ways crimes were punished in the past. A colorful layout full of amusing and informative illustrations reinforce the main content, providing historical context and detail that will keep readers turning pages. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Neil TongePublisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing Imprint: Gareth Stevens Publishing Dimensions: Width: 22.10cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 0.363kg ISBN: 9781482431223ISBN 10: 148243122 Pages: 32 Publication Date: 30 July 2015 Recommended Age: From 9 to 13 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |