博客來Step into the turbulent final years of Edwardian Britain, where the old order crumbled and crime became a form of political warfare.
As the dawn of the 20th century brought scientific breakthroughs, it also birthed new forms of violence. From Dr. Crippen to the Siege of Sidney Street, this collection chronicles fifty cases that capture the chaos of a nation on the brink of the Great War.
Inside the Archives, you will discover:
The Scientific Revolution: The birth of fingerprint convictions and the dawn of modern forensic medicine.
Metropolitan Mayhem: Financial frauds, the Rising Sun murder, and the last hangings at Newgate.
The ＂Brides in the Bath＂ The systematic crimes of George Joseph Smith and the persistence of domestic violence.
Political Warfare: The Suffragette bombing campaigns, the Houndsditch murders, and state-sanctioned violence.
Provincial Darkness: Chilling cases from the diverse landscapes of Glasgow, Yorkshire, and beyond.
Written with Historical Honesty Drawing from previously classified Home Office files and Metropolitan Police reports, this book offers a raw look at the Edwardian era. It presents the evidence as it is, allowing the reader to draw their own conclusions about the era’s most controversial events.
Perfect for fans of:
The Mountbattens or Downton Abbey era history
Forensic history and early 20th-century True Crime
Political and social history of the United Kingdom
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