The First Detective: The Life and Revolutionary Times of Vidocq
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The First Detective: The Life and Revolutionary Times of Vidocq
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) James Morton
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:352 | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9780091945060
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Classifications | Dewey:364.092 |
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Audience | |
Illustrations |
352
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Ebury Publishing
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Imprint |
Ebury Press
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Publication Date |
5 June 2012 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
A major new historical biography of the influential criminal spy and private detective Eugene Vidocq Eugene Vidocq was the Morse, the Guv'nor, the James Bond of his day. A notorious criminal and prison escaper, he turned police officer and employed a gang of ex-convicts as his detectives. Now, James Morton takes us on a historical romp through the 18th century in search of this elusive figure. Today Vidocq's influence can still be seen as members of The Vidocq Society, an unusual, exclusive crime-solving organization honor him by applying their collective forensic skills and experience to 'cold case' homicides and unsolved deaths.
Author Biography
Previously a solicitor for twenty-five years, James Morton then worked as editor of Law Journal and Criminal Lawyer. He is now a full-time writer and author of the bestselling Gangland series.
ReviewsYou really must read ... The First Detective: the extraordinary life and times of a career-criminal * Sunday Times * Morton has done Vidocq a service by removing him from his unfair tabloid image and giving him his due as an important social innovator * Sunday Times * Entertaining * Sunday Telegraph *
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