A History of Modern Britain in Twenty Murders, 9781408734520
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Twenty murders unlock Britain’s history: a chilling true crime story.

A History of Modern Britain in Twenty Murders

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  • Paperback

    432 pages

  • Release Date

    8 December 2025

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Summary

A History of Modern Britain in Twenty Murders: Unveiling the Nation’s Past Through True Crime

Professor David Wilson, a leading criminologist, explores the hidden motives and contexts of Britain’s most lethal murderers in this thrilling blend of history and true crime.

A History of Modern Britain in 20 Murders zooms out to examine what multiple murders across different eras reveal about our past and present.

From Jack the Ripper and the “Brides in the Bath” …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781408734520
ISBN-10:1408734524
Author:David Wilson
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:Sphere
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:432
Release Date:8 December 2025
Weight:520g
Dimensions:230mm x 150mm x 38mm
About The Author

David Wilson

David Wilson is Emeritus Professor of Criminology and the founding Director of the Centre for Applied Criminology at Birmingham City University. Prior to taking up an academic appointment in 1997, David was a prison governor working at a variety of establishments in a number of different roles.

Professor Wilson appears in the print and broadcast media as a commentator and presenter. His publishing includes Hunting Evil, A History of British Serial Killing, Signs of Murder, A Plot to Kill and his professional memoir, My Life with Murderers, which was shortlisted for the Saltire Prize for Non-Fiction.

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