From the back alleys and lamplit streets of England's cities, to dark wooded estates and countryside, crime was rife in Victorian Britain. Through an array of historical court records, newspaper accounts and prison books from across the country, 'The Victorian Criminal' gives a fascinating overview of the criminals and crimes of the nineteenth century.
Within these pages may be found accounts of petty criminals and poachers, baby farmers and notorious murderers, along with stories of the development of police detective forces and forensics. Our fascination with this dark aspect of Victorian Britain is kept alive by countless books, films and TV programs, and while many of the real cases remain crimes of their time, many others have clear resonance today.
Contents:
Introduction
The Rural Criminal
The Urban Criminal
Crimes of Their Time
Reform
Infamous Murders
Jack the Ripper
Further Reading
Places to Visit
Index
