A killing potion. Stories of (non)fictional poisons | Volodymyr Sarkisyan

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SKU: 978-617-8257-86-6

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From poisons such as arsenic and strychnine to cyanide and sarin. In his new book, chemist Volodymyr Sarkisian tells the stories of poisons and murders committed with their help.

How did Socrates die and what was Hamlet the Elder poisoned with? Can you get water poisoning?

How did Hercule Poirot expose the murderers, and in which Flaubert text should we look for an absolutely correct description of death from arsenic poisoning? The author delves into well-known detective texts and police chronicles, prepares real and fictional poisons, explaining the mechanism of their action. From the victims of the famous Milady from Dumas' novels to the victims of common salt. The fronts of the First World War, an attack in the Tokyo subway, military poisons and mass suicides - all this is told by chemist Volodymyr Sarkisian. The target audience is people who are interested in chemistry and crime stories.

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Number of pages: 184
Cover: Paperback
Language: Ukrainian
Size: 13.0 x 20.0
Publication year: 2024
Publisher: Vihola

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A killing potion. Stories of (non)fictional poisons | Volodymyr Sarkisyan

Name: A killing potion. Stories of (non)fictional poisons
Brand: Віхола
SKU: 978-617-8257-86-6
Price: 235.0 UAH
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by Віхола

SKU: 978-617-8257-86-6

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Author: Volodymyr Sarkisyan

Number of pages: 184

Language: Ukrainian

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From poisons such as arsenic and strychnine to cyanide and sarin. In his new book, chemist Volodymyr Sarkisian tells the stories of poisons and murders committed with their help.

How did Socrates die and what was Hamlet the Elder poisoned with? Can you get water poisoning?