The Spectacle of the Death Penalty, by Joan de Déu Domènech
Rating: ★★★☆☆
The Spectacle of the Death Penalty by Joan de Déu Domènech is a popular history essay that explores the history of public executions and capital punishment in Barcelona, showing how they became a genuine social spectacle over the centuries. The book stands out for its wealth of curious information about execution rituals. It is an entertaining read, although the material is not always presented in a particularly systematic way, which may make it more difficult for researchers or readers seeking a more academic structure to consult and follow. Even so, it offers an interesting overview of a frequently overlooked aspect of history.
The cover is understated, with muted tones that reinforce a sense of seriousness and invite readers to delve into a subject that is as disturbing as it is fascinating.
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DOMÈNECH, JOAN DE DÉU. L’espectacle de la pena de mort. Edicions La Campana. Barcelona, 2007. 244 pp. ISBN: 978-84-95646-98-2
