Torture: Persuasion at its Most Gruesome

by Geoffrey Abbott

In this account of the history of torture, Geoffrey Abbott guides us through some of the worst torture methods known to man, from chilli powder punishment to needles under nails, with a style both chilling and full of dark humor. Prepare to be shocked to the core with this gruesome collection of tormenting tales that span from the early days of the Normans right up to the late 19th century.

Genres: Nonfiction

320 pages, Paperback

Published February 1, 2018

About the author

Geoffrey Abbott served for many years as a Yeoman Warder at the Tower of London. Author of nineteen books and contributor to the Encyclopaedia Britannica/, he has made numerous television appearances. He lives in London.