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Encyclopaedia of modern murder, 1962-82

by Colin Wilson, Donald Seaman

This illustrated volume analyses significant murder cases from 1962 to 1982. The text identifies shifting patterns of violence and examines social change within the civilised world.

Accession 6542 ISBN 9780330282994 Publisher Pan
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