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In this gripping study, Brian Marriner examines the history of cannibalism from prehistoric times to present day, exploring rituals, historical events, and modern cases. Marriner's detailed accounts of gruesome murders and extreme human sacrifices are sure to captivate readers.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Brian Marriner
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