This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations.

"Lavin's study of the Pierro della Francesca "Flagellation" at Urbino, as befits this exquisite masterpiece, is a model of lucid and precise exposition as well as being an exciting exercise of scholarship.

Originally published in 1885, this book takes the position that God ordained corporal punishment, and contains many examples.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.