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A History of Torture

Paperback • 1995 • English

A History of Torture

By George Ryley Scott

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The justification of torture in human societies.

Biography and non-fiction prose
Literary essays
History and Archaeology

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ISBN

9781859581742

Published year

1995

Language

English

Original title

A History of Torture

Format

Paperback

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