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A Guide to Criminal Ancestors for Family Historians
Jonathan Oates, 26th May 2017

In this practical handbook Jonathan Oates introduces the fascinating subject of criminal history and he gives readers all the information they need to investigate the life stories of criminals and their victims. He traces the development of the justice system and policing, and gives an insight into the criminal world of the times and the individuals who populated it. At every stage, it guides readers towards the national and local sources that researchers can consult.