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title: "Poison: The History of Potions, Powders and Murderous Practitioners"
price: "¥6924"
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reviews_count: 13
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# 300+ pages of insights In-depth practitioner profiles 50+ historical potions Poison: The History of Potions, Powders and Murderous Practitioners

**Price:** ¥6924
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## Summary

> 🧙‍♂️ Discover the Secrets of the Sinister!

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- **What is this?** Poison: The History of Potions, Powders and Murderous Practitioners
- **How much does it cost?** ¥6924 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Key Features

- • **Perfect Gift:** An ideal present for the curious minds in your life.
- • **A Collector's Gem:** Perfect for history buffs and mystery lovers alike.
- • **Richly Illustrated:** Visuals that bring the history of poisons to life.
- • **Engaging Narratives:** Each chapter reads like a thrilling novel.
- • **Unveil the Dark Arts:** Dive into the chilling world of poisons and their practitioners.

## Overview

Explore the captivating and often chilling history of poisons, potions, and the practitioners who wielded them. This comprehensive volume offers over 300 pages filled with intriguing narratives, detailed profiles, and a wealth of knowledge for both casual readers and serious historians.

## Description

"As every amateur toxicologist knows, the difference between a poison and medicine is often simply the dose." There is no weapon as insidious, as seductive or as mysterious as poison. In this terrifying account of history's silent assassin, discover the gripping tales of users, abusers and victims of these mysterious substances, from Cleopatra and Catherine de' Medici to contemporary secret service agents and terrorists. Documenting royal scandal, political upheaval and personal tragedies, Poison details a gruesome thread that runs often undetected through human history.

Review: Stunning - Such a beautiful book, so well written with gorgeous illustrations, superb book for anyone interested in Poisons 🖤
Review: Beautiful book - I have lots of books on poisonous plants, but I don’t regret of buying yet another one. This book holds lots of information, lots of pictures and was worth every penny I paid for it.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 436,426 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 1,111 in History of Science (Books) 1,413 in Serial Killers (Books) 2,479 in Murderer Biographies |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 995 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stunning
*by L***6 on 1 January 2026*

Such a beautiful book, so well written with gorgeous illustrations, superb book for anyone interested in Poisons 🖤

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful book
*by P***A on 28 April 2023*

I have lots of books on poisonous plants, but I don’t regret of buying yet another one. This book holds lots of information, lots of pictures and was worth every penny I paid for it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating - but NOT for practical application!!
*by D***E on 13 October 2022*

Beautifully designed and printed, and packed full of fascinating facts - but for academic interest only, and NOT for practical applications!!

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*Last updated: 2026-11-14*