{"product_id":"9781789149401","title":"Murder by Mail","description":"Author: Mitchel P. Roth\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781789149401\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Reaktion Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Dec 2024\u003cbr\u003ePages: 240\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe explosive history of weaponised mail over hundreds of years.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book unfolds the gripping history of weaponised mail, offering the first-ever comprehensive exploration of this sinister phenomenon. Spanning two centuries, \u003ci\u003eMurder by Mail\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46857103278238,"sku":"ADS-9781789149401","price":37.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781789149401.jpg?v=1779154400","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781789149401","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}