"FLAGELLATION & THE FLAGELLANTS

HISTORY OF THE ROD In All Countries" 

with Numerous Illustrations

by Rev. Wm Cooper, B.A.

 A New Edition Revised

ca 1885 

London

544 Pages including Index and "List of Authorities"

7 x 5" 

A semi-scholarly look at the world history of corporal punishment 

with several notable examples

- i.e. Henry II Scourged at the alter of Thomas A Beckett

- a Bishop of Canterbury while studying in Paris is beguiled 

by a beautiful young lady.  He summons her to his study where he 

flaggelates her until her body is "covered with weals."

- the religious self-flaggelations

Good Condition

Brown Covers are faded but still show glossy gold figures and letters

Some staining, minimal foxing, nice, clear pages 

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