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Clarke's Martyrologie (1677) - a Study in Cruelty
A popular book in 1654 containing eleven plates, which in gruesome detail depict various forms of torture, sufferings and executions that allegedly the Christians had been subjected to during the ages with emphasis on specific methods of inflicting pain, misery and death. Slide-show available.
posted to history -> history by Anijunga, Dec 16th, 2002
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That's really impressive. Anyone who thinks today's culture is especially violent should really check this out.