Webb, Simon
A History of Torture in Britain
- ISBN 13:
- 9781526751485
- author:
- Webb, Simon
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword History
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.29 kg
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
A History of Torture in Britain by Simon Webb is a comprehensive account of the use of pain as a judicial tool in Britain's recorded history. From medieval trial by ordeal to the stretching on the rack of political prisoners, this sweeping narrative reveals that torture has been a recurring feature of British life. The book explores the widespread use of torture, both at home and abroad, from the earliest recorded history to well into the twentieth century. The evidence is clear: Britain has relied heavily upon torture as a means of punishment and interrogation. This authoritative account sheds light on a grisly and distasteful subject that has been largely overlooked in British history. Simon Webb's thorough research provides a detailed examination of the use of pain as a judicial tool, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in the darker aspects of Britain's past.
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