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Murder by Mail: A Global History of the Letter Bomb

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The explosive history of weaponized mail over hundreds of years.

This book unfolds the gripping history of weaponized mail, offering the first-ever comprehensive exploration of this sinister phenomenon. Spanning two centuries, Murder by Mail unveils the history of postal bombs, describing the evolution of both explosives and the postal services that facilitated their deadly use. From an eighteenth-century incident involving Jonathan Swift to modern acts of terror by groups like the IRA, Suffragettes, and lone actors such as the Unabomber, it uncovers the surprising ubiquity of mail bombs.

This chronological account meticulously covers each decade, from early anarchists and world wars through the Cold War to the rise of the serial bomber. Astounding in scope, this book sheds light on the psychopathy, motivations, and political implications behind murder by mail.

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  • Reaktion Books Brand
  • Oct 25, 2024 Pub Date:
  • 9781789149401 ISBN-13:
  • 1789149401 ISBN-10:
  • English Language
  • 8.5 in * 1.18 in * 5.43 in Dimensions:
  • 1 lb Weight: