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A History of Modern Britain in Twenty Murders

By: David Wilson
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 *Shortlisted for best audiobook at the True Crime Awards 2026*

In this groundbreaking new book from the UK's leading criminologist, David Wilson explores what our nation's most lethal murderers reveal about us in a thrilling blend of history and true crime.

Professor David Wilson is renowned for deciphering the hidden motives of murderers and the context in which crimes took place. In A History of Modern Britain in 20 Murders, he zooms out to look at the big picture, examining what multiple murders across a range of eras can tell us about our past...and our present.

Told in Wilson's absorbing style, this is a fresh look at crimes and points in history we think we know. Ranging from the crimes of Jack the Ripper and the shocking "Brides in the Bath" deaths, to the tragic murders of James Bulger and Sarah Everard, Wilson reveals why some cases particularly resonate with and reverberate through public consciousness, and how they can help us understand Britain's complex, diverse and ongoing history.

From colonial wars and the end of the empire, to the Blitz, through the swinging sixties, into the nineties all the way to present day, this is a truly fascinating and accessible approach to both history and criminology, always centring the victims, that will leave readers questioning the wider impact of the next murder case that grips Britain.©2025 Wilson Productions Ltd Crime Murder True Crime Exciting Scary
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A really unique look at the history of Britain, linking crime and society. Well written and well read. Another fantastic book by David Wilson.

Unique, Informative and Interesting

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Professor David Wilsons absorbing style takes you through a historical journey of different styles of crime from different eras to the present. His look at crimes which always centres the victim will shake your conscious and make you question the implications these crimes have really had on our nation and what secrets might be held as a result of our justice system who denies public access to information which they can lock away for decades.

What our nations most horrific crimes reveal about us

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A really interesting and unique read. Highly recommend if you like to dive into the true psychology of crime and the effects on society and behaviour change. I would say, some stories were a little laboured and I was hoping to hear more about the human behaviour aspect as a result of these events through time but overall I found this a really interesting book, particularly the lesser known murders and the effects on the people effected by them, as these stories are often neglected through time.

I love Prof Wilson and found this a really insightful journey through time

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pairing together known and unknown cases with the history of the times works really well for this book. read with passion you just can't go wrong with an emeritus professor Wilson book! can't wait for the next one!

just complete brilliance

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Purchased the audio book in advance of attending the event in Newcastle. Will also purchase the hardback book as have throughly enjoyed listening to this.

Brilliant read

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