A Short History of the World in 50 Murders

From early serial killers to the birth of criminology, award-winning author and criminologist Christos Markogiannakis examines how fifty murders shaped the course of history. A Short History of the World in 50 Murders takes readers on a world-wide journey through the history of the most heinous of crimes – murder. Discover iconic cases such as: Liu Pengli, the Han Dynasty Prince who became one of the world’s first-known serial killers The twisted history of Romanian ruler, Vlad Draculea, better known as Vlad the Impaler And the mysterious murders tied to Mary Queen of Scots Throughout this book, Markogiannakis charts the evolution in how we view murder, through the rise in criminology from the 1700s and early understanding of criminal psychology, and even mental health. Alongside delving into our centuries’ long true crime fascination, it also explores the impact of front-page stories, such as Lizzie Borden and Jack the Ripper, on how we view crime today. A Short History of the World in 50 Failures (9781789297898) A Short History of the World in 50 Tyrants (9781789298956) A Short History of the World in 50 Lies (9781789299410)