Torture is associated most closely with the absolute monarchies of history and the totalitarian and dictatorial regimes of the more recent past and present day. The classical world employed it widely
Death is universal, but each culture has found a different way of dealing with it. This wide-ranging book examines the compelling subject of death, funeral rites and burial in different cultures and s
Wales is a country full of character and stunning scenery, from its beautiful mountains in Snowdonia National Park and the Brecon Beacons to the architectural magnificence of the Menai Suspension brid
Scotland's landscape is wildly diverse, ranging from towering mountains reflected in mirror-like lochs to ancient castles and bustling city streets. This wonderful book provides historic, geographic a