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Twisted History 32 True Stories Of Torture, Traito
Twisted History 32 True Stories Of Torture, Traito
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The book is lavishly illustrated with stunning illustrations and period photographs. Accessible text and fact boxes describe evil and angelic acts across the centuries, like Judas, whose name would come to define betrayal, Joan of Arc, victorious virgin soldier and patron saint of France, and René Goupil, tortured and martyred by Native Americans, who became the first American saint.
Twisted History puts readers face to face with vile villains and true heroes. They
William Wallace, the Scottish hero who was hanged, drawn and quartered by the English for high treason
(c.1270-1305)
Vlad the Impaler, who enjoyed torturing and impaling his victims (1431-76)
Bernie Madoff (1938- ), architect of the biggest financial scam in history, a $65-billion Ponzi scheme that shattered banks, insurance companies and private investors
Kazuo Taoka, boss of the most powerful and merciless Japanese yakuza gang (1913-81).
Twisted History is an engaging, informative and gripping read for all teen and adult readers.
Product details
Languages:
Published:
English
ISBN10:
1492447455
Weight:
748 g
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