True crime
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True crime
Paperback. A collection of some of the strangest, most despicable and comical crimes that took place on the Wirral peninsula throughout the Victorian era and the early twentieth century. It sheds light on local causes celebres. It is suitable for those who have an interest in the darker side of Wirral's history. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENC; 1DBKENL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 173 x 8. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750944069
- ISBN
- 9780750944069
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.96
€ 19.99
€ 15.96
Paperback. Offers an exploration of punishments given to criminals in Shrewsbury over the centuries features tales of criminals and their misdeeds from the Romans to the last execution to take place in Shrewsbury in 1960. Num Pages: 96 pages, 60 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMP; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 167 x 9. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752445465
- ISBN
- 9780752445465
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.84
€ 19.99
€ 15.84
Paperback. This book gathers together the stories of the 121 prisoners who were executed at Gloucester between 1792, when the first prisoner was hanged on the roof over the entrance gate of the newly-built prison, and 1939, when the last convict was executed within the prison's walls. Num Pages: 160 pages, 80 b&w. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWG; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 173 x 12. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752458182
- ISBN
- 9780752458182
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 18.53
€ 23.99
€ 18.53
Paperback. This volume collects together the most shocking criminal cases from Sheffield's Victorian newspapers. Num Pages: 96 pages, 70 b&w. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 167 x 7. Weight in Grams: 238.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752458205
- ISBN
- 9780752458205
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.37
€ 13.99
€ 13.37
Paperback. Illustrated with a range of photographs and engravings - showing the criminals and their crimes, and the towns and villages of Yorkshire in days gone by. Num Pages: 128 pages, 100 black and white. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BG; BTC; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 173 x 8. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750947466
- ISBN
- 9780750947466
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 14.20
€ 16.99
€ 14.20
Hardback. As long as the United States has banks, robbers will try to steal from them. A History of Heists details trends in bank robbery, including how advances in law enforcement and security have foiled many bandits. The ostensible goal of every bank robbery is to get the money, but it is a crime that often has a strong hold on the popular imagination. Num Pages: 262 pages, 10 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 237 x 27. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442235458
- ISBN
- 9781442235458
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.24
€ 65.24
Paperback. Brings together numerous murderous tales, some which were little known outside the Worcestershire county, and others which made national headlines, including the murders of the entire Gummary family at Berrow in 1780; Catherine Gulliver, killed by John Butler at Holt Fleet in 1864; and, Maria Holmes, slain by her husband at Bromsgrove in 1872. Series: Murders. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMT; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 173 x 11. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752448985
- ISBN
- 9780752448985
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.90
€ 19.99
€ 15.90
Hardback. Num Pages: 240 pages, 77 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BTC; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 241 x 23. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Publisher
- Fonthill Media LLc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781625451088
- ISBN
- 9781625451088
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.69
€ 24.99
€ 18.69
Paperback. Drawing on a wide variety of historical sources, 'Essex Villians' is a veritable who's who of the county's most notorious villians. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 125 x 11. Weight in Grams: 160.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752465746
- ISBN
- 9780752465746
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.43
€ 13.99
€ 13.43
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JH; BTC; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 139 x 222 x 19. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Publisher
- Pegasus Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781681772318
- ISBN
- 9781681772318
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.00
€ 16.99
€ 13.00
Paperback. Num Pages: 114 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBEJ; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 9. Weight in Grams: 172.
- Publisher
- Stackpole Books United States
- Number of pages
- 114
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780811734288
- ISBN
- 9780811734288
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.39
€ 10.39
Paperback. For years, the high walls of Leeds' Armley Gaol have contained many infamous criminals. Until hanging was abolished in the 1960s Armley was also the main centre of execution for convicted killers from all parts of Yorkshire and the east coast. This title is suitable for those who are interested in the shadier side of Yorkshire's history. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 173 x 11. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750950930
- ISBN
- 9780750950930
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.90
€ 19.99
€ 15.90
Paperback. A book that gathers together the stories of 120 criminals hanged at both Lincoln Castle Prison and HMP Lincoln on Greetwell Road between 1203 and 1961. It features condemned that range from coiners and forgers, to thieves, highwamen and poisoners. Num Pages: 112 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 173 x 9. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 112
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750951104
- ISBN
- 9780750951104
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 14.20
€ 16.99
€ 14.20
Paperback. The crimes of Jack the Ripper have gone down in history as some of the most brutal and violent ever committed. Providing detailed analysis of the attacks and the investigation, this book also considers acts committed before and after that could also have been the work of the same person. Num Pages: 128 pages, 86 specially-commissioned & archive photographs, 1 full-colour area map. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 192 x 10. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Publisher
- IMM Lifestyle Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- New
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780095073
- ISBN
- 9781780095073
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 21.04
€ 25.99
€ 21.04
Paperback. A horrifying story rapidly unfolded. Ariel Castro, a local school bus driver, had separately lured Berry and two other young women, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight, to his home, where he trapped them and kept them chained. This book describes the unimaginable torment they suffered and the strength and resourcefulness that enabled them to survive. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBNH; 3JM; BM; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 33. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Publisher
- Corgi
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780552171601
- ISBN
- 9780552171601
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.58
€ 15.99
€ 12.58
Paperback. This is a shocking glimpse into the mind of a killer. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 19. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Publisher
- John Blake Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782194590
- ISBN
- 9781782194590
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.10
€ 11.99
€ 10.10
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Bradwell Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781909914315
- ISBN
- 9781909914315
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.43
€ 7.43
Hardback. Journey through the macabre underworld of the global body bazaar, with contributing "Wired" editor and award-winning journalist Carney, where organs, bones, and live people are bought and sold on the red market. Num Pages: 272 pages, 23 Black and White Illustrations. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 149 x 24. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780061936463
- ISBN
- 9780061936463
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 15.84
€ 21.99
€ 15.84
Hardback. The first global account of smuggling across seven centuries of history. Num Pages: 352 pages, 30 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: BTC; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 242 x 35. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780235950
- ISBN
- 9781780235950
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.56
€ 42.56
Paperback. For almost three decades, Georgia Tann was nationally lauded for her work at her children's home. In reality she was selling many of her charges - often neglected abused, and stolen from their birth parents - to wealthy clients nationwide. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 237.
- Publisher
- John Blake Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782194576
- ISBN
- 9781782194576
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.61
€ 13.99
€ 10.61