The Forensic Historian

Using Science to Reexamine the Past

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Archaeology, History, World History, Anthropology
Cover of the book The Forensic Historian by Robert C Williams, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Robert C Williams ISBN: 9781317456797
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: March 26, 2015
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Robert C Williams
ISBN: 9781317456797
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: March 26, 2015
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Modern forensic science has significantly affected historical debate over some well-known past crimes or mysteries, utilizing modern DNA, nuclear, and chemical analyses to reexamine the past. This book takes an in-depth look at 20 significant cases where investigators have applied new forensic techniques to confirm, dispute, or revise accepted historical accounts. Among the cases included are the murder of King Tut, the validity of the Vinland Map, the authenticity of the Hitler diaries, Joan of Arc's ashes, the bones of Anastasia, arsenic and the death of Napoleon, and the dating of the Shroud of Turin, plus 13 more.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Modern forensic science has significantly affected historical debate over some well-known past crimes or mysteries, utilizing modern DNA, nuclear, and chemical analyses to reexamine the past. This book takes an in-depth look at 20 significant cases where investigators have applied new forensic techniques to confirm, dispute, or revise accepted historical accounts. Among the cases included are the murder of King Tut, the validity of the Vinland Map, the authenticity of the Hitler diaries, Joan of Arc's ashes, the bones of Anastasia, arsenic and the death of Napoleon, and the dating of the Shroud of Turin, plus 13 more.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Smart Cities by Robert C Williams
Cover of the book Multi-Ethnic France by Robert C Williams
Cover of the book The Use of Force in UN Peacekeeping by Robert C Williams
Cover of the book George Eliot and Nineteenth-Century Psychology by Robert C Williams
Cover of the book Teaching and Learning at Business Schools by Robert C Williams
Cover of the book British Cinema in the Fifties by Robert C Williams
Cover of the book The Social and Behavioural Aspects of Climate Change by Robert C Williams
Cover of the book New Policies for the Part-time and Contingent Workforce by Robert C Williams
Cover of the book Essays on the Sacred Language, Writings, and Religion of the Parsis by Robert C Williams
Cover of the book A History of the French Language Through Texts by Robert C Williams
Cover of the book Professional Values and Practice by Robert C Williams
Cover of the book Communications/Media/Geographies by Robert C Williams
Cover of the book Unbecoming Mothers by Robert C Williams
Cover of the book Dyscalculia: from Science to Education by Robert C Williams
Cover of the book Star & Other Korean by Robert C Williams
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy