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Empire Of Crime: Organised Crime In The British Empire
Empire Of Crime: Organised Crime In The British Empire
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Empire of Crime introduces the reader to a whole new collection of heroes and villains, including pioneering narcotics investigator Russell Pasha, commandant of the Cairo police force; master criminal Du Yue-Sheng, drug lord of the Shanghai underworld; and tough North-West Frontier police chief Lieutenant-Colonel Roos-Keppel, nemesis of Afghan criminal gangs.
Tim Newark weaves hidden reports, secret government files and personal letters together with first-hand accounts to tell the epic story of a global fight against organised crime.
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One Line Summary
A gripping look at crime's evolution within empire history.
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Who is this book for?
If you're fascinated by the roots of organized crime and how historical decisions shape the criminal world, this book is a compelling read. Newark blends historical facts with vivid stories of key figures, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the complex battles between law enforcement and criminal empires during the British Empire's era. It's a captivating journey into the shadowy parts of history that still influence us today.