Bruce, Alison
Billington: Victorian Executioner
- ISBN 13:
- 9781803992419
- author:
- Bruce, Alison
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The History Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 202
- Dimensions:
- 2.8 x 19.9 x 19.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Between 1884 and 1905, James Billington and his three sons carried out 235 executions in Victorian Great Britain and Ireland. Their story is one of fascinating biography and true crime.
This book provides a complete account of the stories behind James Billington's executions, as well as the real man behind the rope - a man whose business was death. It raises questions about his motivations and whether he truly served society and justice.
Billington: Victorian Executioner is an enthralling biography that sheds new light on this intriguing period in history.
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