A Hangman's DiaryFranz SchmidtSkyhorse StationaryLabel: Skyhorse PublishingDescription: Now an esoteric of legal and criminal history A Hangman’s Diary gives a year-by-year breakdown on all of Master Franz Schmidt’s executions which included hangings beheadings and other methods as well as details of each capital crime and the reason for the punishment.From 1573 to 1617 Master Franz Schmidt was the executioner for the towns of Bamberg and Nuremberg. During that span he personally executed more than 350 people while keeping a journal throughout his career.A Hangman’s Diary is not only a collection of detailed writings by Schmidt about his work but also an account of criminal procedure in Germany during the Middle Ages. With analysis and explanation editor Albrecht Keller and translators C. Calvert and A. W. Gruner have put together a masterful tome that sets the scene of execution day and puts you in Master Franz Schmidt’s shoes as he does his duty for his country.An unusual and fascinating classic of crime and punishment A Hangman’s Diary is more than a history lesson; it shows the true anarchy that inhabited our world only a few hundred years ago.Skyhorse Publishing as well as our Arcade imprint are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II the Third Reich Hitler and his henchmen the JFK assassination conspiracies the American Civil War the American Revolution gladiators Vikings ancient Rome medieval times the old West and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
"Franz Schmidt's 'A Hangman's Diary' is a compelling historical fiction tale that brings to life the dark side of 16th-century society, making it an ideal choice for readers interested in dark fantasy or historical fiction."
