A captivating history of a notorious neighborhood and the first
book to reveal why London's East End became synonymous with
lawlessness and crime Even before Jack the Ripper haunted its
streets for prey, London's East End had earned a reputation for
immorality, filth, and vice. John Bennett, a writer and tour guide
who has walked and researched the area for more than thirty years,
delves into four centuries of history to chronicle the crimes,
their perpetrators, and the circumstances that made the East End an
ideal breeding ground for illegal activity. In the eighteenth and
nineteenth centuries, Britain's industrial boom drew thousands of
workers to the area, leading to overcrowding and squalor. But crime
in the area flourished long past the Victorian period. Drawing on
original archival history and featuring a fascinating cast of
characters including the infamous Ripper, highwayman Dick Turpin,
the Kray brothers, and a host of ordinary evildoers, this gripping
and deliciously unsavory volume will fascinate Londonphiles and
true crime lovers alike.
General
Imprint: |
Yale University Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2017 |
Authors: |
John Bennett
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Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 35mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards
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Pages: |
360 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-300-22195-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
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LSN: |
0-300-22195-9 |
Barcode: |
9780300221954 |
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