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The Dark History of Arsenic uncovers the chilling legacy of one of humanity’s most enduring and enigmatic poisons. From ancient kings and alchemists to Renaissance assassins and Victorian poisoners, arsenic has shaped political intrigue, domestic fear, scientific revolutions, and modern public health crises.
Across fifteen gripping chapters, Kunal Kapoor traces arsenic’s journey through time—its use in murder, medicine, cosmetics, agriculture, and global industry. The book explores infamous poisoning cases, forensic breakthroughs like the Marsh Test, environmental disasters, and the ongoing threat of arsenic-contaminated water affecting millions today.
Blending storytelling with science, this book reveals not just the toxic power of arsenic but also what it exposes about human ambition, desperation, and resilience. The Dark History of Arsenic is a haunting reminder that sometimes the deadliest dangers are the ones we invite quietly into our homes, our societies, and even our bodies.
The Dark History of Arsenic uncovers the chilling legacy of one of humanity’s most enduring and enigmatic poisons. From ancient kings and alchemists to Renaissance assassins and Victorian poisoners, arsenic has shaped political intrigue, domestic fear, scientific revolutions, and modern public he...
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