Poison: The History of Potions, Powders and Murderous Practitioners
"As every amateur toxicologist knows, the difference between a poison and medicine is often simply the dose."
There is no weapon as insidious, as seductive or as mysterious as poison. In this terrifying account of history's silent assassin, discover the gripping tales of users, abusers and victims of these mysterious substances, from Cleopatra and Catherine de' Medici to contemporary secret service agents and terrorists.
Documenting royal scandal, political upheaval and personal tragedies, Poison details a gruesome thread that runs often undetected through human history.
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Author: Ben Hubbard
Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
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"As every amateur toxicologist knows, the difference between a poison and medicine is often simply the dose."
There is no weapon as insidious, as seductive or as mysterious as poison. In this terrifying account of history's silent assassin, discover the gripping tales of users, abusers and victims of these mysterious substances, from Cleopatra and Catherine de' Medici to contemporary secret service agents and terrorists.
Documenting royal scandal, political upheaval and personal tragedies, Poison details a gruesome thread that runs often undetected through human history.
Every purchase you make supports the work of Shakespeare's Globe. Thank you!
Detail
Author: Ben Hubbard
Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
We offer free UK delivery on orders over £30.
- Royal Mail – untracked
- DHL Next Day Delivery at checkout
International shipping options:
- Global Mail - Tracked standard service
- Express Worldwide – faster delivery with tracking
Made-to-order items
Some products are shipped directly from our suppliers. If your order includes both made-to-order and stocked items, they may arrive in separate parcels. For more details, visit our Delivery & Returns page.
Manufacturer contact information
Hachette UK,
Carmelite House
50 Victoria Embankment,
London, EC4Y 0DZ
Contact: Helen Gibbs
EU Authorised Representative Information
Hachette Ireland,
8 Castlecourt Centre,
Dublin 15,
D15 XTP3, Ireland
Contact: email: info@hbgi.ie
