The book "Term methods of the Middle Ages: criminals, witches, madmen" was written by the famous historian George Burnham Ives. In this work, the author examines the specifics of punishments applied in medieval times to criminals, witches, and people with mental disorders. The book offers the reader to learn more about the cruelty and injustice of punishments in that period of human history, and also examines the socio-cultural and religious aspects of the impact of punishments on society. This interesting study opens the pages of history to the reader, which in many ways influenced the development of modern criminal systems and human rights.