The Opinions Of Different Authors Upon The Punishment Of Death (1809)

""The Opinions of Different Authors upon the Punishment of Death"" is a book written by Basil Montagu in 1809. The book contains a collection of essays and writings from various authors on the topic of the death penalty. Montagu presents a comprehensive overview of the arguments for and against capital punishment, including moral, legal, and practical considerations. The book includes contributions from famous writers such as Samuel Johnson, Voltaire, and Cesare Beccaria, as well as lesser-known figures. Montagu's own views on the subject are also included in the book. Overall, ""The Opinions of Different Authors upon the Punishment of Death"" provides a valuable historical perspective on a contentious issue that continues to be debated today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.