Scotland Yard: A History of the London Police Force's Most Infamous Murder Cases

Read, Simon

ISBN 10: 1639366393 / ISBN 13: 9781639366392

Edité par Pegasus Crime, 2024

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Synopsis :

A riveting true-crime history of London's first modern police force as told through its most notorious murder cases.

The idea of "Scotland Yard" is steeped in atmospheric stories of foggy London streets, murder by lamplight, and fiendish killers pursued by gentleman detectives. From its establishment in 1829 through the eve of World War II, Scotland Yard--the world's first modern, professional, and centrally organized police force--set new standards for policing and investigating.

Scotland Yard advanced ground-breaking use of forensics--from fingerprints to ballistics to evidence collection--made the first attempt at criminal profiling, and captivated the public on both sides of the Atlantic with feats of detective work that rivaled any fictional interpretation.

Based on official case files, contemporary newspaper reporting, trial transcripts, and the first-hand accounts of the detectives on the beat, Scotland Yard tells the tales of some of history's most notorious murders--with cases that proved to be landmarks in the field of criminal inquiry.

À propos de l?auteur: Simon Read is an award-winning journalist and author. His most recent histories include The Iron Sea: How the Allies Hunted and Destroyed Hitler's Warships; Winston Churchill Reporting: Adventures of a Young War Correspondent; and Human Game: The 'Great Escape' Murders and the Hunt for the Gestapo Gunmen. His work has been featured on the top-rated true crime podcasts Morbid and Criminal. As a journalist, his writing has appeared in a variety of journals, from the San Francisco Chronicle to Time Magazine. Simon lives in Phoenix, Arizona.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Scotland Yard: A History of the London ...
Éditeur : Pegasus Crime
Date d'édition : 2024
Reliure : Hardcover
Etat : Very Good
Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket