
The History of Torture
Brian Innes(Author)
Amber Books (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 14. October 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-78274-892-2 (ISBN)
Description
However repugnant, torture has been practised, either publicly approved or clandestinely, for thousands of years. From the rack to electrodes, from witch- hunts to the Inquisition to a post-colonial world, torture is something we have always lived with.
The History of Torture tells the complete story, from the ancient world to the present day, from physical cruelty to mental torment. The rack may be thought of as something medieval, but was first written about in ancient Greece, thumbscrews were introduced to western Europe from Russia in the 17th century, and with the 20th century came the use of electricity and hallucinogenic drugs to elicit confessions.
Ranging from the ancient world to World War II, from the war in Algeria (1954- 62) to the torture of the IRA in Northern Ireland, from the torture of Native Americans to India, China, Japan and Cambodia's Killing Fields, the book also details the torture that has taken place since 9/11, in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria and Guantanamo Bay.
Meticulously researched, The History of Torture is illustrated with more than 100 etchings, paintings and photographs. It offers a remarkable overview of the uses and abuses of power, both within and outside the legal system.
The History of Torture tells the complete story, from the ancient world to the present day, from physical cruelty to mental torment. The rack may be thought of as something medieval, but was first written about in ancient Greece, thumbscrews were introduced to western Europe from Russia in the 17th century, and with the 20th century came the use of electricity and hallucinogenic drugs to elicit confessions.
Ranging from the ancient world to World War II, from the war in Algeria (1954- 62) to the torture of the IRA in Northern Ireland, from the torture of Native Americans to India, China, Japan and Cambodia's Killing Fields, the book also details the torture that has taken place since 9/11, in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria and Guantanamo Bay.
Meticulously researched, The History of Torture is illustrated with more than 100 etchings, paintings and photographs. It offers a remarkable overview of the uses and abuses of power, both within and outside the legal system.
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Series
Edition
New updated edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Amber Books Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 16 to 99 years
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Index; Halftones, black and white; Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
600 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78274-892-2 (9781782748922)
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Person
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.
Content
Introduction
Chapter One
Torture in Greece & Rome
Chapter Two
Savage Rituals
Chapter Three
The Inquisition
Chapter Four
Crude Methods of Torture
Chapter Five
The Spanish Inquisition
Chapter Six
Torture in England & the Colonies
Chapter Seven
European Witch-Hunts
Chapter Eight
Instruments of Torture
Chapter Nine
China, Japan & India
Chapter Ten
Suppressing the Opposition
Chapter Eleven
Torture in the Twentieth Century
Chapter Twelve
Torture of the Mind
Chapter Thirteen
Torture Post 9/11
Index
Chapter One
Torture in Greece & Rome
Chapter Two
Savage Rituals
Chapter Three
The Inquisition
Chapter Four
Crude Methods of Torture
Chapter Five
The Spanish Inquisition
Chapter Six
Torture in England & the Colonies
Chapter Seven
European Witch-Hunts
Chapter Eight
Instruments of Torture
Chapter Nine
China, Japan & India
Chapter Ten
Suppressing the Opposition
Chapter Eleven
Torture in the Twentieth Century
Chapter Twelve
Torture of the Mind
Chapter Thirteen
Torture Post 9/11
Index