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Executions in Europe During Early Modern Era
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During the early modern era, Europe experienced a significant number of executions mainly of people from the lower class and for crimes that may not seem severe by today's standards. The English defended their high rate of executions with a liberty argument while neighboring countries like Prussia and the Netherlands started to decline their executions.
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Although there were many pardons and acts of mercy, a lot of people were executed for relatively minor offenses while spectators watched.
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Although there were many pardons and acts of mercy, a lot of people were executed for relatively minor offenses while spectators watched. Despite the allowance of condemned criminals to make speeches, some European absolutist regimes couldn't put up with such displays.
ChapterExecutions in Europe During Early Modern Era
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PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
During the Enlightenment Era, the religious and ritual significance of executions were fading, and individuals became more concerned with the effectiveness of their deaths.
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During the Enlightenment Era, the religious and ritual significance of executions were fading, and individuals became more concerned with the effectiveness of their deaths. The English rationale for their high number of executions in comparison to other places was driven by a liberty argument.