A Short History of the World in 50 Murders

Historian Natasha Tidd takes readers on a global journey through the history of murder, from ancient Rome to the 20th century. Exploring infamous cases like Liu Pengli, Vlad the Impaler, and the murders tied to Mary Queen of Scots, Tidd examines the evolution of criminology, criminal psychology, and the impact of high-profile cases like Lizzie Borden and Jack the Ripper on modern crime perception.