Bibliograph

Crimes of the centuries, the cases that changed us, Amber Hunt

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Crimes of the centuries, the cases that changed us, Amber Hunt

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Crimes of the centuries

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1385451297

Responsibility statement

Amber Hunt

Sub title

the cases that changed us

Summary

A fascinating pop-history dive into the stories behind the incredibly impactful crimes--both infamous and little-known--that have shaped the legal system as we know it. When asked why true crime is so in vogue, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author Amber Hunt always has the same answer: it's no hotter than it's always been. Crimes and trials have captured American consciousness since the Salem Witch Trials in the seventeenth century. And these cases over the centuries have fundamentally changed our society and shifted our legal system, resulting in the laws we have today and setting the stage for new rights and protections. From the first recorded murder trial led by the first legal dream team, to one of the earliest uses of DNA, these cases will fascinate

Target audience

adult

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