True crime Books

Dans cet ouvrage historique, Émile Mabille et Henri Léonard Bordier retracent l'histoire de Vrain Lucas, un faussaire spécialisé dans la fabrication de faux autographes de personnalités célèbres. Ils exposent les détails de cette affaire complexe et...

Originally published in 1848, this investigative report delves into the dark underworld of London grave-digging and the bone trade. The author, a journalist and social reformer, presents a shocking exposé of the criminal activities surrounding London's...

Ce livre raconte l'histoire de Pierre François Lacenaire, un criminel français célèbre. Les documents authentiques inédits, dont les poésies et chansons écrites par Lacenaire lui-même, font de cet ouvrage une source unique pour quiconque s'intéresse à...

This book tells the story of the Seddon trial, one of the most notorious murder trials of the early 20th century. The book provides a detailed account of the evidence presented in court, as well as the arguments made by both the prosecution and defense...

Replongez dans l'histoire sanglante de la France à travers cette chronique qui relate les crimes les plus célèbres perpétrés sur le sol français. L'auteur, Jean-Baptiste-Joseph Champagnac, nous emmène à un voyage macabre à travers les empoisonnements...

Camorra Mafia est un livre captivant qui nous plonge dans le monde de la mafia napolitaine. Angelo Umilta apporte des explications très précises sur ce phénomène qui reste encore trop méconnu.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

Dieses Buch bietet einen Blick in die Verbrecherwelt von Berlin. Es enthält Berichte über verschiedene Kriminalfälle, die in Berlin stattgefunden haben. Eine interessante Lektüre für Kriminologen und Krimi-Fans.This work has been selected by scholars as...

This book recounts the fascinating true story of Margaret Nicholson's attempt to assassinate King George III in 1786. Using original source material, the author paints a vivid portrait of the events leading up to the assassination attempt and its...

The personal account of Mary Blandy's love affair with Mr. Cranstoun, and the events that led up to her father's death from arsenic poisoning in 1751, resulting in her trial and execution.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

Plongez dans le monde impitoyable de l'espionnage politique avec ce livre bouleversant qui raconte l'histoire d'assassinats et de vols perpétrés dans le cadre de complots politiques. L'auteur, l'Abbé Raynal, nous plonge dans les intrigues secrètes et les...

Caroline von Albersdorf untersucht die Geschichte von Kaspar Hausers Leben und dessen mysteriösen Tod im 19. Jahrhundert.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know...

Dans cet ouvrage édifiant, vous trouverez des documents essentiels liés à un des crimes les plus célèbres de la France du 19ème siècle. Louise d'Autriche, duchesse de Choiseul-Praslin, est retrouvée morte en 1847, dans des circonstances mystérieuses. Des...

Ce livre raconte l'histoire vraie de Marie Lafarge, qui a été accusée de l'empoisonnement de son mari en 1840. Avec des détails fascinants sur la vie quotidienne dans la France du XIXe siècle, ainsi que des informations sur le système judiciaire français...

Ce livre présente une chronique des crimes les plus célèbres de l'histoire ainsi que des histoires de personnes injustement accusées. L'auteur, Jean-Baptiste-Joseph Champagnac, raconte ces tragédies avec émotion et compassion, tout en apportant une...

Dieses Buch enthält eine Sammlung von Kriminalfällen und Gerichtsprozessen aus dem 19. Jahrhundert. Die Fälle werden von den beiden Autoren Julius Eduard Hitzig und Willibald Alexis auf unterhaltsame Weise präsentiert und bieten zugleich einen Einblick...

This is a gripping and chilling true crime account of the infamous Ratcliffe Highway murders of 1811. Thomas De Quincey, himself a notorious opium addict, wrote this essay in 1827, examining the murders and their aftermath in gruesome detail. His account...

Ce livre compile une sélection de causes célèbres et intéressantes qui ont été jugées dans l'histoire. Chaque cas est accompagné de détails sur le verdict et les circonstances entourant l'affaire. Ce livre est un choix idéal pour les amateurs d'histoires...

This gripping true crime account documents the trial and ultimate conviction of Eliza Dawson for the brutal murder of Charles Steward and his wife in nineteenth-century Canada. Drawing on court transcripts and Dawson's own written confession, the book...

Crimes Célèbres Volumes 1-2 est une compilation de récits de meurtres et d'autres crimes violents qui ont secoué le public à travers l'histoire. Chacun des cas est présenté dans un style narratif captivant et détaillé, offrant une immersion totale dans...

Cet ouvrage est l'étude la plus complète jamais réalisée sur la pendaison, une des peines de mort les plus anciennes et les plus courantes dans de nombreuses civilisations. L'auteur s'attache non seulement à décrire les techniques et les pratiques de la...

Dieses Buch befasst sich mit dem Thema Blutaberglaube in verschiedenen Kulturen und analysiert die Verbindung zwischen Blutmorden und Blutritualen. Es ist eine wichtige Quelle für Anthropologen, Soziologen und alle, die an der Geschichte und den Bräuchen...

Ce livre raconte l'une des affaires criminelles les plus célèbres de l'histoire. L'auteur nous plonge dans les méandres de cette histoire tragique et nous fait vivre les moments forts de ce drame judiciaire.This work has been selected by scholars as...

This collection of remarkable trials and notorious characters offers a fascinating glimpse into the criminal history of England from 1700 to 1840. From notorious highwaymen to scandalous murders, these cases captivated the public and continue to intrigue...

Twenty Years of Hustling is the memoir of a professional gambler who spent two decades traveling the United States and making his living at the card table. The author's name is not given, but he claims to have won and lost fortunes playing poker, faro,...

This book is a collection of thrilling tales about remarkable adventurers and unsolved mysteries. From lost treasures to unsolved murders, the author takes readers on a journey of discovery and intrigue. Along the way, readers will encounter pirates,...

Un recueil de cas étranges de suicide et de meurtres, présenté de manière captivante par l'auteur Paul Moreau.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work...

Dans ce livre d'histoire criminelle, Benjamin Appert explore l'histoire des prisons et des bagnes en France, ainsi que la vie des criminels qui y étaient détenus. Il examine les politiques gouvernementales qui ont conduit à l'établissement des bagnes et...

Get to know one of the most infamous criminals of Victorian England through this vividly written biography. Sala paints a picture of George Robson, aka 'the Camden Town Murderer,' from his childhood on the streets to his sensational trial and execution...

Plongez au coeur de l'action avec cette plongée incroyable dans le travail de la police parisienne. Découvrez les dessous du service de la sûreté.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of...

Dans ce livre, Praskovía Nikolaevna Tarnovskaia présente une étude approfondie des crimes commis par des femmes en Russie au début du XXe siècle. Elle examine les contextes sociaux, économiques et politiques qui ont poussé ces femmes à commettre ces...

Dieses Buch beschreibt eine gerichtlich-chemische Untersuchung über eine Arsenik-Vergiftung im 19. Jahrhundert. Der Autor erklärt die Methoden, die zur Entdeckung des Giftes eingesetzt wurden und beschreibt den Fall im Detail. Das Buch ist für alle, die...

Experience the drama and pathos of one of the most poignant events in Islamic history, the martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson Husayn ibn Ali. Written by a renowned scholar and spiritual leader of the Shia community, this book offers a profound...

This book is a tragic play with a medieval theme. Christopher James Riethmüller, an accomplished playwright, creates a compelling drama centered around the character of Launcelot. The play explores themes of love, chivalry, and betrayal, and is written...

The Great Diamond Hoax is a true-crime story of greed, deception, and adventure in the American West of the mid-19th century. Written by James H. Wilkins, a journalist and historian of the early 20th century, this book chronicles the exploits of John...

First published in 1869, this book is a collection of articles on the forensic chemistry of various organic poisons, including morphine, strychnine, and nicotine. A valuable resource for forensic chemists, toxicologists, and anyone interested in the...

Arthur L. Hayward's book is a fascinating exploration of the lives of some of the most notorious criminals in history. This volume focuses on the second group of criminals detailed in Hayward's work.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

Arthur L. Hayward's book is a fascinating exploration of the lives of some of the most notorious criminals in history. This book focuses on the first group of criminals detailed in Hayward's work.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

Step into the gritty and dangerous world of Regency-era London with Percy Hetherington Fitzgerald's Chronicles of Bow Street Police Office. Through real-life crime stories and vivid descriptions of the city, Fitzgerald brings to life the thrilling and...

This book provides a comprehensive account of the legal case of Mastin v Escott, which involved a dispute over land. The author, Frederick George Mastin, provides detailed analysis of the case and its implications for property law.This work has been...

A gripping collection of true crime stories, chronicling some of the most infamous criminals and criminal cases in history. Written with a novelist's eye for detail and flair for drama, this book is sure to captivate true crime enthusiasts and casual...

This book introduces its readers to a rogues' gallery of villains, thieves, grifters, and killers, presented with insight and humor. With Whibley on the case, it's not only fascinating but delightfully wicked too. This work has been selected by scholars...

This book is a fascinating account of the life of Mr. Bampfylde-Moore Carew, who was commonly known as the King of the Beggars. The book also includes a dictionary of the cant language used by beggars of the time. It is a rare glimpse into the underworld...

The Draft Riots in New York provides a detailed account of the 1863 riots that occurred over the Union's newly passed conscription laws and resulted in a week-long period of violence and destruction. David M. Barnes examines the Metropolitan Police...

Luther Benson's autobiographical account of his time spent in a Missouri prison, where he was subjected to cruel and inhumane treatment. Benson shares the details of his wrongful conviction, torture, and eventual release from prison. This book sheds...

This gripping true crime book recounts the exploits of Australia's notorious bushrangers, who robbed banks, stagecoaches, and homesteads in the late 19th century. White profiles the most famous outlaws, including Ben Hall, Ned Kelly, and the Wild...

Enter the courtroom of one of the most sensational murder trials in Victorian-era England with The Bermondsey Murder. Follow the disturbing case of Frederick and Maria Manning, who were accused of killing their lodger Patrick O'Connor in order to steal...

Este libro es una crónica detallada de la historia de la ejecución pública en Francia, vista a través de los ojos de una familia de verdugos. Basado en las memorias del propio Sanson y su familia, este libro es una ventana fascinante a una época oscura...

This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of early detective work in London. William Russell, a retired police officer, recounts his experiences solving some of the city's most notorious crimes. Along the way, he provides insights into...