Glimpse what went on behind the walls of EnglandA*s first Criminal
Lunatic Asylum! Mark Stevens reveals what life was like for the
criminally insane, over one hundred years ago. From fresh research
into the Broadmoor archives, Mark has uncovered the lost lives of
patients whose mental illnesses led them to become involved in
crime. Discover the five women who went on to become mothers in
Broadmoor, giving birth to new life when three of them had
previously taken it. Find out how several Victorian immigrants
ended their hopeful journeys to England in madness and disaster.
And follow the nail-biting numerous escapes, actual and attempted,
as the first doctors tried to assert control over the residents. As
well as bringing the lives of forgotten inmates to light, this
thrilling book reveals new perspectives on some of the hospitalA*s
most famous Victorian patients: Edward Oxford, the bar boy who shot
at Queen Victoria. Richard Dadd, the brilliant artist and murderer
of his own father. William Chester Minor, veteran of the American
Civil War who went on to play a key part in the first Oxford
English Dictionary. Christiana Edmunds, A"The Chocolate Cream
PoisonerA* and frustrated lover from Brighton.
General
Imprint: |
Pen & Sword History
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
November 2020 |
Authors: |
Mark Stevens
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
192 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5267-9647-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
LSN: |
1-5267-9647-3 |
Barcode: |
9781526796479 |
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