A History of Modern Britain in Twenty Murders, 9781408734513
Hardcover
Murders reveal Britain’s history: true crime meets social commentary.

A History of Modern Britain in Twenty Murders

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  • Hardcover

    432 pages

  • Release Date

    29 December 2025

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Summary

A History of Modern Britain in Twenty Murders: Unveiling the Nation’s Story Through Its Darkest Crimes

Professor David Wilson, a leading criminologist, blends history and true crime in this groundbreaking exploration of Britain’s most infamous murders. Discover what these lethal acts reveal about our past and present.

In A History of Modern Britain in 20 Murders, Wilson examines how multiple murders across different eras can illuminate our nation’s story.

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Book Details

ISBN-13:9781408734513
ISBN-10:1408734516
Author:David Wilson
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:Sphere
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:432
Release Date:29 December 2025
Weight:649g
Dimensions:236mm x 162mm x 40mm
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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