Timespan: Escapes by Tim Healey - Book

Timespan is a new and original series of history books. Each book takes an exciting theme and presents it through examples drawn from a wide historical time span. These dramatic stories, each of which provides an introduction to a period of history, are supplemented by a 14-page fully illustrated reference section detailed with background information on the subject. 

This volume chronicles in text and illustrations many famous escapes throughout history. Also discusses various techniques, devices, and disguises used in successful escapes.

Among others:

- Spartacus and the slave revolt

- 16th century priest-holes

- Escapes from the Tower

- The Wooden Horse

- Houdini, the greatest escaper ever