The Victorian Criminal
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Description
From gaslit city streets to dark wooded estates, crime was rife in Victorian Britain.
Within these pages may be found accounts of petty criminals and poachers, baby farmers and notorious murderers, along with stories of the development of detective forces and forensic techniques. Countless novels, plays and films are testament to an enduring fascination with the dark aspects of the time and place that gave us Sherlock Holmes, Wilkie Collins and the great works of Charles Dickens. This book examines the truth behind the romantic perception.
Through a wide array of historical court records, newspaper accounts and prison books, The Victorian Criminal gives a fascinating overview of those involved in it.
Table of Contents
The Rural Criminal
The Urban Criminal
Crimes of Their Time
Reform
Infamous Murders
Jack the Ripper
Further Reading
Places to Visit
Index
Product details
| Published | 10 Aug 2011 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 64 |
| ISBN | 9780747808145 |
| Imprint | Shire Publications |
| Illustrations | 50 b/w; 30 col |
| Dimensions | 210 x 149 mm |
| Series | Shire Library |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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