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Complete history of jack the ripper a comprehensive account of londons celebrated east end killer, revised and updated. I have had time to finish the introduction of the complete history of jack the ripper by philip sugden. Complete history of jack the ripper by philip sudgen. Philip sudgen accomplishes a perfect and complete book about the most famous serial killer of all times, without trying to find out his identity. Philip sugden was an english historian, best known for his comprehensive study of the whitechapel murders, including the books the complete history of jack the ripper, first published in 1994, and the life and times of jack the ripper 1996. The murders and police investigation and social period are well described. The complete history of jack the ripper philip sugden. Sugden is not only intimately familiar with the details of the case thanks to his own painstaking personal research some of which is presented here for the first time, but hes also conversant with the many works that preceded his study.
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Most of the documents about the subject the book was published in 1995 are analysed, and all the facts about the ripper are written down without missing a spot. Sugden concludes that none of the prime suspects was the ripper, except perhaps george chapman. He was the first academic historian to work on the case. Ripperworld the complete history of jack the ripper by philip sugden the jack the ripper muders of 188891 constitute the worlds most famous murder mystery. Philip sugden january 27, 1947 found dead april 26, 2014 was an english historian, best known for his comprehensive study of jack the ripper case, including the books the complete history of jack the ripper, first published. Apr 26, 2014 philip sugden was an english historian, best known for his comprehensive study of the whitechapel murders, including the books the complete history of jack the ripper, first published in 1994, and the life and times of jack the ripper 1996. Whats new and useful is the authors approach to the subject. This is certainly the most heralded book ever written on ripper murders. Consider this required reading for anyone interested in the case. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Combining thrilling detective work with meticulous research, it provides. Sugden disdained many of the books about the ripper killings at least 30 in the last halfcentury alone as a monstrous cult industry.
Id recommend phillip sugden s excellent the complete history of jack the ripper. There is a point in the investigation of 19thcentury enigmas when nothing new is likely to come to light. If you have a stronglyheld conviction as to the rippers identity or are looking a definitive answer to one of historys greatest mysteries, then sorry. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. However, time and again the author points out why other jack the ripper books are wrong and why his research is right, by chapter 6 the smug self congratulatory style just gets a bit too much and i found myself skipping these little slaps on the back to get to the next bit. The murders in london between 188891 attributed to jack the ripper constitute one of the most mysterious unsolved criminal cases. Sugden was, as far as i know, the only well respected academic historian to write a history of the ripper case, and is well worth it for that fact alone. Most of the documents about the subject the book was published in 1995 are analysed, and all the facts about the ripper. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The complete history of jack the ripper philip sugden, author carroll.
This story is the result of many years meticulous research. Sugdens work is extremely informative and unlike all too many others on the subject, does not start with a pet suspect and work to build a case from there. The complete history of jack the ripper by philip sugden is the book to buy if you want the straight goods on the case and the individuals involved. The complete history of jack the ripper book by philip sugden. Buy the complete history of jack the ripper by philip sugden online at alibris. Philip sugden s complete history of jack the ripper is still, after 20 years, the most comprehensive book on the case. The complete history of jack the ripper book, 1994.
I thought it might be interesting to others to post some of these highlighted parts. Philip sugdens conclusions challenge the whole drift of serious ripper studies since 1959 and raise the intriguing possibility of an american connection in the case. The complete history of jack the ripper enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Adding more new material for his complete history of jack the ripper, crime writer and historian philip sugden already has painstakingly uncovered much new and hitherto neglected material, including a new ripper sighting, a possible earlier assault, and a potential american connection. This book is a highly detailed and informative study of the jtr murders as well as victorian london. In two earlier posts i discussed two books about jack the ripper, donald rumbelows the jack the ripper and paul beggs jack the ripper.
The complete history of jack the ripper by philip sugden if you are looking for the truth, the whole truth such as it is and nothing but the truth when it comes to jack the ripper, this comprehensive tome has got it for you in spades. If you are looking for the truth, the whole truth such as it is and nothing but the truth when it comes to jack the. Oct 29, 2014 in this post i want to say something about philip sugdens the complete history of jack the ripper. The complete history of jack the ripper book by philip. I suggest, though, that you read the earlier posts before reading this one. I got the 2002 revised edition of sugdens book through my local library, so, once again, my copy is a little beaten up. Philip sugden a century of final solutions mysterious murder in george yard without the slightest shadow of a trace leather apron dark annie the man in the passage and other chapman murder myths. The complete history of jack the ripper is, fortunately, in the latter category, and is an excellent starting point both for anyone new to the ripper story and for those who have extensive prior knowledge of the subject. In two earlier posts i discussed two books about jack the ripper. Born in poland as severin klosowski, he apprenticed as a surgeon. Sugden s work is extremely informative and unlike all too many others on the subject, does not start with a pet suspect and work to build a case from there.
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