Beware, Poisoned! Poisons and Their Masters in Human History
5 hrs. 55 min.
Description
Is poison a woman’s weapon? What are the most popular poisons? Who are the most famous poisoners in history?
Poisoning is one of the most mysterious and mystical crimes in history. Famous poisoners such as Lucretia Borgia, Catherine de’ Medici, and Ivan the Terrible used various poisons to get rid of enemies and rivals. Which poisons were the most popular, and why is poison considered a “woman’s weapon” because of gender inequality?
This book offers fascinating stories, including detective plots, political intrigues, psychological thrillers, and romance novels connected to poisonings. Despite the myths and legends gathered over centuries, this book will reveal the real state of affairs.
You’ll step into the life of the imperial palaces of Ancient Rome, witness the Great Fire of Moscow, visit the suburbs of Paris where mysterious witches from the 17th century lived, and feel the atmosphere of Victorian England—then even venture into the Chinese Empire a few years before its fall.
Poisoning is one of the most mysterious and mystical crimes in history. Famous poisoners such as Lucretia Borgia, Catherine de’ Medici, and Ivan the Terrible used various poisons to get rid of enemies and rivals. Which poisons were the most popular, and why is poison considered a “woman’s weapon” because of gender inequality?
This book offers fascinating stories, including detective plots, political intrigues, psychological thrillers, and romance novels connected to poisonings. Despite the myths and legends gathered over centuries, this book will reveal the real state of affairs.
You’ll step into the life of the imperial palaces of Ancient Rome, witness the Great Fire of Moscow, visit the suburbs of Paris where mysterious witches from the 17th century lived, and feel the atmosphere of Victorian England—then even venture into the Chinese Empire a few years before its fall.
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