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The History of Torture: A Study of Cruelty, The Ugliest Impulse in Man by Joseph McCabe is a comprehensive exploration of the practice of torture throughout human history. The book delves into the origins of torture, its various forms, and the psychological and societal factors that have allowed it to persist for centuries. McCabe examines the use of torture in different cultures and civilizations, from ancient Rome to the Spanish Inquisition, and explores the ways in which it has been justified and rationalized by those who have employed it. He also discusses the role of torture in modern times, including its use in contemporary conflicts and the ongoing debate over its effectiveness as a means of extracting information. The History of Torture is a thought-provoking and disturbing examination of one of humanity's darkest impulses.Contents: How The Taint Came To Europe, Torture In Ancient Greece And Rome, Cruelty In The Dark Age, Sadism In The Gay Renaissance, No Reform At The Reformation, Voltaire Educates The World.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.