The royal art of poison : filthy palaces, fatal cosmetics, deadly medicine, and murder most foul /
Traces the history of poison in centuries of royal courts, from the intentional poisonings to the unintentional side effects of commonly used makeup and medications.
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Published: |
St. Martin's Press,
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Publisher Address: | New York, NY : |
Publication Dates: | 2018. |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
Edition: | First edition. |
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Summary: |
Traces the history of poison in centuries of royal courts, from the intentional poisonings to the unintentional side effects of commonly used makeup and medications. |
Carrier Form: | xiii, 286 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 25 cm |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-277) and index. |
ISBN: |
9781250140869 (hardcover : alkaline paper) : 1250140862 (hardcover : alkaline paper) |
Index Number: | HV6552 |
CLC: | K835.089 |
Call Number: | K835.089/H551 |