A century of London murders and executions /

A century of London murders and executions /

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Author / Creator:	Eddleston, John J., 1952-
Imprint:	Stroud : Sutton, 2008.
Description:	186 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Murder -- England -- London -- History -- 20th century. Executions and executioners -- England -- London -- History -- 20th century. Executions and executioners. Murder. England -- London. History.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7486982

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ISBN:	9780750950404 (pbk.) 0750950404 (pbk.)

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