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The art of poisoning is as old as humanity. The Roman emperors used poison to get rid of their rivals, and during the Renaissance, unsuspecting dinner guests were killed with manipulated wine. Today, dark types - always on the lookout for the perfect murder weapon - use deadly poisons that leave virtually no traces. They are the latest in a tribe of inquisitive researchers: the same poisons that harm others are also used as stimulants, aphrodisiacs and even elixirs of life. Any amateur toxicologist knows that the difference between poison and medicine is usually determined by the dosage. This book takes you on a journey through the history of this silent assassin. Shudder at the stories of the users, abusers and victims of these mysterious substances - from Cleopatra, the Borgias and Qin Shi Huangdi to the secret agents and terrorists of our time. Get to know the origins and deadly potential of the most commonly used poisons and discover how they were used by power hunters and other possessed people to achieve their goals.
Author: Ben Hubbard
Type: Bound
Language: Dutch
Number of pages: 176
Edition: 1st
Dimensions: 190x243 mm
ISBN13: 978-94-6359-415-8