The detective is a familiar figure in British history. This work looks at famous cases such as the Ripper murders and the beginnings of the Special Branch and Detective Branch of Scotland Yard. This history covers various aspects of crime history, including the career of Jim 'the Penman' Saward, a notorious forger, and more.
| ISBN: | 9780752441863 |
| Publication date: | 1st May 2007 |
| Author: | Stephen Wade |
| Publisher: | The History Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 192 pages |
| Genres: |
Criminal investigation and detection Police and security services True crime Social and cultural history |