Torture: Persuasion at its Most Gruesome
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How did it feel to be faced with the prospect of being branded, pressed to death or boiled alive in oil? In this classic account of the history of torture, Geoffrey Abbott guides us through some of the worst torture methods known to man, from chilli powder punishment to needles under nails, with a style both chilling and full of dark humour. Prepare to be shocked to the core with this gruesome collection of tormenting tales that span from the early days of the Normans right up to the late nineteenth century. Review: Gruesomely good!!!! - A very good study of medieval retribution! The author has fully researched the facts and I enjoyed it very much. Review: Interest. - What possessed mankind to come up with these activities!!!!
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J**R
Gruesomely good!!!!
A very good study of medieval retribution! The author has fully researched the facts and I enjoyed it very much.
R**.
Interest.
What possessed mankind to come up with these activities!!!!
L**S
If this was researched then the author never left the ...
If this was researched then the author never left the Tower of London , nothing of modern day torture whether from the Nazi regime known for inflicting atrocities to the Balkans, breast gouging, breast pressing, water boarding and stress positions are omitted, even historical barbarity such as the Spanish donkey taking its origins from medieval times! So if its basic well publicized stuff buy it if not.
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