One Bloody Thing After Another: The World's Gruesome History - Hardcover

Field, Jacob F.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1843178842 ISBN 13: 9781843178842

Publisher: Michael O'Mara, 2013

Synopsis

A fascinating account of terror, torture, and power in all its repulsive guises—from why Tsar Ivan was the dubbed "the Terrible" to which hurts more, an arrow in the eye or a stake in the heart

Grisly and gruesome, this book details the vile history of bloodthirsty kings and queens, savage battles, torture, and punishment, as well as deathly locations from 1000 BC to the late 19th century. A bloodstained tour through ages of torment, it ranges from the Crusades and medieval dungeons to the Reign of Terror and witch trials. Find out who bathed in the blood of young women to retain her youth, which saint was grilled alive, what really happened at the Massacre of the Festival of Toxcatl, and the most painful torture methods ever used. This no-holds-barred account of human suffering is the most gut-spilling history book you'll read this year.

About this title

About the Author:

Jacob F. Field is a historian and writer. He is a contributor to 1001 Battles that Changed the Course of History and 1001 Historical Sites, and has published articles in journals including Economic History Review, and Urban History.

About this edition

• Publisher: Michael O'Mara
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1843178842
• ISBN 13: 9781843178842
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192