The Encyclopaedia of Executions by John J. Eddleston soon to be available at the impressive BookLovers of Bath web site!
Published: London: John Blake, 2002, Hardback in dust wrapper.
Illustrated by way of: Chronological Tables;
From the cover: This encyclopaedia is the definitive work on executions that took place in Britain in the 20th century. The hard facts of each case cover the criminals, the victims, the trials and, of course, the executions themselves. Each case is covered in amazing detail and brought to life by the vivid descriptions of all those involved, the circumstances, the motives and, sometimes, the remorse.
The author has spent years researching and producing detailed, gripping and authoritative accounts of the executions. In the course of his accounts he reveals fascinating facts such as why Derek Bentley was given a posthumous. This is an essential reference book for true crime fans, criminologists and those with a passion for historical fact.
Very Good in Very Good Dust Wrapper. Dust wrapper lightly spotted on the verso. Pages lightly age-tanned.
Black boards with Silver titling to the Spine. 960 pages. 9½” x 6¼”.
Of course, if you don’t like this one, may I persuade you to have a look at more books hither or maybe further, hand picked, books in my True Crime catalogue?
