Monsters and monarchs: serial killers in classical myth and history

Introduction. Serial killers in the ancient world -- Identifying serial killers then and now -- Methods to the madness -- What motivates serial killers across the ages -- Murderous Greek roof-tiles and other legal problems -- Murder and the advantages of roman citizenship -- The popularity of serial...

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Main Author: Felton, Debbie 1964- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
Published: Austin University of Texas Press 2021
In:Year: 2021
Edition:First edition
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