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, ...
The attacks of September 11 2001 were transformative events, both in how Americans view their own sense of security and in how America engages with the world. In this volume, US and Middle East decision-makers, academics and journalists discuss important themes in this topic.
