The History of Torture

""The History of Torture: A Study of Cruelty, The Ugliest Impulse in Man"" by Joseph McCabe is a comprehensive examination of the practice of torture throughout human history. The book delves into the origins of torture, its various forms, and the psychological and societal implications of its use. McCabe explores how torture has been used as a means of punishment, interrogation, and social control, and how it has been justified by religious, political, and cultural beliefs. The book also examines the role of torture in modern times, including its use in the war on terror and the debate over its effectiveness. Overall, ""The History of Torture"" provides a thought-provoking and disturbing look at one of humanity's darkest impulses.Contents: How The Taint Came To Europe, Torture In Ancient Greece And Rome, Cruelty In The Dark Age, Sadism In The Gay Renaissance, No Reform At The Reformation, Voltaire Educates The World.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.