Jack the Ripper :The Definitive History
Jack the Ripper :The Definitive History
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Published:
2 November, 2004
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Description
In 1888 the Whitechapel area of London was the scene of some of the most brutal murders ever recorded in history - and yet the case of Jack the Ripper remains unsolved. Steering clear of wild conspiracy theories, and spurious attempts to advance new theories about the identity of the culprit, Paul Begg instead provides the facts behind one of the most infamous and grisly episodes of the Victorian era.
The book is a social history of Victorian East London as it is about the murders themselves. Begg argues that the case excited such interest precisely because of the notoriety of the East End at the time. Chronological coverage includes detailed accounts of the lives of each of the victims and an examination of the police investigation.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781405807128 |
| ISBN10 | 1405807121 |
| Number Of Pages | 408 |
| Item Weight | 100 g |
| Product Dimensions | 100 x 100 x 100 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
Reviews of the hardback edition:
'Such an extensive and entertaining book has long been needed, and we are fortunate that Paul Begg has chosen to write it' Ripper Notes
'As good a general account of Jack the Ripper as exists' The Sunday Telegraph
'Rather than being another attempt to identify the culprit, this book examines the facts behind one of the most infamous and grisly episodes of the Victorian era.' Best of British
Author's Bio
- Paul Begg
- is a leading authority on the subject of Jack the Ripper. He regularly appears on TV documentaries on the Ripper, has advised the novelists Tom Clancy and Patricia Cornwell on the facts behind the mystery and has given talks to the FBI on the subject. He is a full time writer and current Editor of the Ripperologist magazine. His previous books include, Jack the Ripper: The Uncensored Facts (Robson, 1988) and the Jack the Ripper A-Z (Hodder).