An interesting personal perspective of a 16th century executioner's role

A Hangman's Diary: The Journal of Master Franz Schmidt, Public Executioner of Nuremberg, 1573-1617An interesting personal perspective of the executioner and his role in the late 16th century

There is nothing deep about the executioner Schmidt, as read from his diary. But it still puts what was perceived as high crime worthy of 16th Century capital punishment into perspective. A good book to draw from for the history reader or historical fiction writer.