A Hangman's Diary: The Journal of Master Franz Schmidt, Public Executioner of Nuremberg, 1573-1617
(Paperback, Skyhorse Stationary)
Publishing Details
A Hangman's Diary: The Journal of Master Franz Schmidt, Public Executioner of Nuremberg, 1573-1617
By (Author) Franz Schmidt
Skyhorse Publishing
Skyhorse Publishing
3rd February 2015
Skyhorse Stationary
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Penology and punishment
Diaries, letters and journals
364.66092
Physical Properties
Paperback
280
Width 140mm, Height 210mm, Spine 20mm
284g
Description
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.
Author Bio
Master Franz Schmidt (15551634) was an executioner in Nuremberg. Starting the profession at age eighteen (under the supervision of his father), he performed more than 350 executions during his forty-five years of service.
