Stretching across continents and centuries, <b>The Origins of War: Violence in Prehistory</b> provides a fascinating examination of executions, torture, ritual sacrifices, and other acts of violence committed in the prehistoric world. <br><ul><br><li>Written as an accessible guide to the nature of life in prehistory and to the underpinnings of human violence. <br><li>Combines symbolic interpretations of archaeological remains with a medical understanding of violent acts.</b> <br><li>Written by an eminent prehistorian and a respected medical doctor. </li></ul>