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Mob Town

A History of Crime and Disorder in the East End

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Mob Town

By: John Bennett
Narrated by: Michael Page
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Even before Jack the Ripper haunted its streets for prey, London's East End had earned a reputation for immorality, filth, and vice. John Bennett, a writer and tour guide who has walked and researched the area for more than 30 years, delves into four centuries of history to chronicle the crimes, their perpetrators, and the circumstances that made the East End an ideal breeding ground for illegal activity.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, Britain's industrial boom drew thousands of workers to the area, leading to overcrowding and squalor. But crime in the area flourished long past the Victorian period. Drawing on original archival history and featuring a fascinating cast of characters including the infamous Ripper, highwayman Dick Turpin, the Kray brothers, and a host of ordinary evildoers, this gripping and deliciously unsavory volume will fascinate Londonphiles and true crime lovers alike.

©2017 John Bennett (P)2017 Tantor Europe Great Britain Modern Social Sciences Crime England United Kingdom Social justice Crime Town
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Well researched and puts history into perspective! Content great, however, I did have a problem with the narrator not pronouncing the dates that is common to most. 9 Dec is actually pronounced 9th of December! 28 November is actually the 28th of November! I found this very irritating!

The attention detail was really good!

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