Fools, Martyrs, Traitors
| Author | : Lacey Baldwin Smith |
| Publisher | : Northwestern University Press |
| Total Pages | : 454 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| ISBN-10 | : 081011724X |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780810117242 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (242 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Fools, Martyrs, Traitors by : Lacey Baldwin Smith
Download or read book Fools, Martyrs, Traitors written by Lacey Baldwin Smith and published by Northwestern University Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lacey Baldwin Smith takes us on a riveting journey through history as he examines one of the most baffling characteristics of the human experience: the willingness to die to sanctify a deity, defend a cause, or simply to prove a point. By delving into the psyches, politics, and personalities of martyrs like Thomas Becket, John Brown, and Gandhi, he illuminates the complex and elusive subject of martyrdom as it has evolved over 2,500 years.