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The Profession of Violence: The Rise and Fall of the Kray Twins

by John George Pearson
₱539.55 Now ₱391.05 Save 28%
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Infamous Kray twins' rise and ruthless reign.

If you're captivated by true crime and the sometimes blurry lines between infamy and celebrity, "The Profession of Violence" is your next must-read. It's a dive into the dark side of London's swinging 60s, offering a detailed glimpse into the lives of the Kray twins and the chilling grip they had on the city. John Pearson frames their story with a narrative flair that keeps the pages turning, ideal for anyone fascinated with the collision of crime and high society.

  • Edgar Award Nominee for Best Fact Crime (1974)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Profession of Violence: The Rise and Fall of the Kray Twins

by John George Pearson
₱539.55 Now ₱391.05 Save 28%
ISBN: 9780008150280
Authors: John George Pearson
Publisher: William Collins
Date of Publication: 2015-09-08
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Memoir, Biography, Autobiography, Historical, Pop Culture, War, European History
Goodreads rating: 3.84
(rated by 2148 readers)

Description

The classic, bestselling account of the infamous Kray twins who ruled London’s gangland during the 60s with ruthlessness and viciousness. Building an empire of organised crime, the brothers swindled, extorted, and terrorised, enjoying a celebrity status at the heart of the swinging 60s scene until their downfall and imprisonment for life.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Infamous Kray twins' rise and ruthless reign.

If you're captivated by true crime and the sometimes blurry lines between infamy and celebrity, "The Profession of Violence" is your next must-read. It's a dive into the dark side of London's swinging 60s, offering a detailed glimpse into the lives of the Kray twins and the chilling grip they had on the city. John Pearson frames their story with a narrative flair that keeps the pages turning, ideal for anyone fascinated with the collision of crime and high society.

  • Edgar Award Nominee for Best Fact Crime (1974)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.