Published for the first time as a Granta Books paperback: Barbara Ehrenreich's groundbreaking investigation into the roots of war, with a new introduction by the author.
For centuries the world has debated whether torture is an evil required to protect society or whether it is cruel and unnecessary punishment. The Illustrated History of Torture is a social history spanning from Ancient Rome to the current War on Terror and including Roman gladiators, the Spanish Inquisition, ...
1917 Pulitzer Prize?winner is widely regarded as one of the most outstanding studies ? and first unbiased history ? of the Civil War. "...very attractive volume." ? American Historical Review. Notes. 2 maps. Introduction.
