An absorbing tale of science and showmanship, ideology and enterprise, that provides not just a fascinating history of our country, but also crucial insight into the deep currents that continue to propel modern life\nDuring the contentious and progressive antebellum era, the Fowler family preached a gospel of self-improvement to a nation eager to embrace its foundational beliefs. For the first time, this new \u201Cscience\u201D of phrenology offered all Americans the ability to improve their station by unlocking their innate mental and emotional truths. Revered politicians, quirky celebrities, infamous criminals, and social outcasts all found their way to the Fowlers for skull readings.\nBrimming with the energy to change the world, the Fowlers connected phrenology to practically every aspect of life\n\nEmpire of Skulls\nPhrenology, the Fowler Family, and a New Nation's Quest to Unlock the Secrets of the Mind\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with fr;