The History of Torture

by Brian Innes

Overview

The History of Torture tells the complete story of torture, from its earliest uses right up to the present day. The book explains the tools and techniques of torture, from the first use of the rack in Ancient Greece to the use of modern drugs to elicit confessions. The book also details the fight against torture through the work of international campaigners such as Amnesty International. A subject which – in moral terms at least – permits no shades of grey is dealt with in an objective and detailed manner. [This is a text-only ebook edition.]

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781908273956
Publisher:	Amber Books
Publication date:	07/18/2012
Series:	Amber Classics
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
File size:	914 KB
Age Range:	16 - 18 Years

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

Foreword Manny Gomez, Esq 6

Torture in Ancient Times 11

The Inquisition 25

Instruments of Torture 43

Hunting the Witches 55

Torture in the 20th Century 71

Series Glossary 84

Chronology 90

Further Information 92

Index 95

Picture Credits 96