The History of Torture - Innes, Brian
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However repugnant, torture has existed for millennia. The History of Torture tells the complete story of this practice, from the rack to electrodes, the Inquisition to hallucinogenic drugs. It spans the centuries, encompassing torturer and tortured in the ancient world, World War II, Algeria, Northern Ireland, Cambodia's Killing Fields, and post-9/11. Meticulously researched and illustrated, this gripping volume offers a remarkable overview of the uses and abuses of power.

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However repugnant, torture has existed for millennia. The History of Torture tells the complete story of this practice, from the rack to electrodes, the Inquisition to hallucinogenic drugs. It spans the centuries, encompassing torturer and tortured in the ancient world, World War II, Algeria, Northern Ireland, Cambodia's Killing Fields, and post-9/11. Meticulously researched and illustrated, this gripping volume offers a remarkable overview of the uses and abuses of power.
Autorenporträt
Brian Innes trained as a scientist and worked as a biochemical researcher before turning to writing. He published a large number of articles and books on forensic science. He died in 2014.