Jack the Ripper: An Encyclopedia

by John J. Eddleston

46 Members 1 Review ½ (4.50)

On This Page

Description

Covers almost every aspect of the murders in detail, exposes a number of myths and corrects many points of misinformation about this notorious British criminal history. It contains a chronology and the following sections - the victims, the witnesses, the police, and others who played a part.

Tags

Recommendations

Member Reviews

1 review
This is actually an excellent and not over-sized encyclopedia which may be of great interest to ordinary people (not experts) interested in the Ripper killings in 1888. The encyclopedia includes entries on most suspects, including the ones which has only come to light in recent years, the police officers involved in the chase, the victims and witnesses and some other people connected with the case.

As is the case with all Ripper scholars, Eddleston has his own "favourite" Ripper candidate, but he doesn't let it destroy the arguments for or against the other suspects.

If you're very much into the case already, there isn't likely to be all that much new stuff for you in this encyclopedia, but it really is an excellent little work of reference.

Members

Recently Added By

Author Information

32 Works 131 Members

Common Knowledge

Classifications

Genres
Nonfiction, History, Reference, Politics and Government, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
364.15Social sciencesSocial problems and social servicesCriminologyCriminal offensesOffenses against the person
LCC
HV6535 .G6 .L6532Social sciencesSocial pathology. Social and public welfare. CriminologySocial pathology. Social and public welfare.CriminologyCrimes and offenses
BISAC

Statistics

Members
46
Popularity
646,086
Reviews
1
Rating
½ (4.50)
Languages
English
Media
Paper, Ebook
ISBNs
7