Amazing Scoundrels And Villains
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Amazing Scoundrels And Villains
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Author : Rupert Matthews
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988-08-01
Amazing Scoundrels And Villains written by Rupert Matthews and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988-08-01 with categories.
Amazing Scoundrels And Villains
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Author : Rupert Matthews
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988
Amazing Scoundrels And Villains written by Rupert Matthews and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Crime categories.
Villains Scoundrels And Rogues
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Author : Paul Martin
language : en
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Release Date : 2014-03-04
Villains Scoundrels And Rogues written by Paul Martin and has been published by Prometheus Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-04 with History categories.
Everyone loves a good villain! From the back pages of history, vivid, entertaining portraits of little-known scoundrels whose misdeeds range from the simply inept to the truly horrifying. Even if you're an avid history buff, you've probably never heard of this disreputable cast of characters: A drunken, ne'er-do-well cop who abandoned his post at Ford's Theatre, giving assassin John Wilkes Booth unchallenged access to President Lincoln; a notorious Kansas quack who made millions by implanting billy goat testicles in gullible male patients; and America's worst female serial killer ever. These are three of the memorable but little-known rogues profiled in this eye-opening and entertaining book. Dividing his profiles into three categories--villains, scoundrels, and rogues--author and former National Geographic editor Paul Martin serves up concise, colorful biographies of thirty of America's most outrageous characters. Whether readers choose to be horrified by the story of Ed Gein, Alfred Hitchcock's hideous inspiration for Psycho, or marvel at the clever duplicity of the con artist who originated the phony bookie operation portrayed in The Sting, there's something here for everyone. Brimming with audacious, unforgettable characters often overlooked by standard history books, this page-turner is a must for anyone with an interest in the varieties of human misbehavior.
Scoundrels Who Made America Great
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Author : Martin Henley
language : en
Publisher: Abbott Press
Release Date : 2016-01-21
Scoundrels Who Made America Great written by Martin Henley and has been published by Abbott Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-21 with History categories.
We like our heroes to wear white hats and our villains to wear black. Scoundrels Who Made America Great takes a fresh view of heroism by using a dramatic event in the life of each scoundrel to illustrate how disreputable labels can obscure heroic deeds. Some of them are household names. Others have been forgotten till now. Some are villains who turned out to be heroes. Others are heroes who proved to be all too human. They are The Scoundrels. And Martin Henley has brought them to life in a vividly-written volume that overflows with surprising stories, little-known facts, and the pure drama of history. Enjoy. William Martin, New York Times Bestselling author of The Lost Constitution and The Lincoln Letter By showing that the meanings assigned to the actions of prominent historical figures by contemporaries as well as future generations can fluctuate dramatically, Martin Henleys book inspires readers to reflect on the very nature of history. It helps them to understand that both scoundrels and heroes are made by their deeds as much as by the collective memory that shifts with time and place. Michal Rozbicki, Professor of History, St. Louis University With the rigorous research of a scholar and the superb story-telling skills of a novelist, Martin Henley has penned a wonderful book about five historical scoundrels who, upon further reading, were not the dreadful miscreants all of us have been led to believe. Scoundrels who Made America Great is a highly readable and truly enlightening slice of hidden history. Ronald E. Yates, Dean Emeritus, College of Media Studies, University of Illinois. Bestselling author of Finding Billy Battles website: www.martinhenley.com blog: www.ironicamericanhistory.blogspot.com
History S Most Daring Rogues And Villains
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Author : Nigel Blundell
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword True Crime
Release Date : 2022-05-05
History S Most Daring Rogues And Villains written by Nigel Blundell and has been published by Pen and Sword True Crime this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05-05 with True Crime categories.
Gathered together within the pages of this book is a roguish array of artful tricksters, fantastic fakers, rascally fraudsters and cunning conmen. They all bend the rules and usually the law. Yet however reprehensible their misdeeds, these thoroughly rotten scoundrels often display the very essence of enterprise and adventure. It would be wrong to condone their antics, of course, but it is difficult not to admire their artifice. After all, this sort of raffish crime has spawned scores of anti-heroes in books, movies and TV series. But the stories told here are all true – among the most barely-believable dodgy misdeeds of the past two centuries. Powerful motives drive this book’s extraordinary characters as they rampage on the wrong side of the law. Greed is the most usual, ambition is another, lust sometimes plays a compelling part. But many are compelled by no other cause than a perverted sense of adventure. It is these various forces that link the disparate bunch of characters in this fascinating catalogue of crime. If, as the saying goes, ‘the Devil has the best tunes’, he certainly also has some of the best stories – and here are some of the most startling case histories. Together they’re the diabolically fiendish work of History’s Most Daring Rogues and Villains.
A Book Of Scoundrels
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Author : Charles Whibley
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
A Book Of Scoundrels written by Charles Whibley and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
This book introduces its readers to a rogues' gallery of villains, thieves, grifters, and killers, presented with insight and humor. With Whibley on the case, it's not only fascinating but delightfully wicked too. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Junior
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Author : Jason Allday
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2014-07-22
Junior written by Jason Allday and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-22 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Society played a part in the death of my baby brother. The demand for perfection and what was deemed acceptable by our everyday standards helped mold a fragile frame in a young man's mind. The security and resolution I needed was never to be found within the realms of the everyday working world. I learned to reconcile with what you may unfairly call the "ills of society". I found not only resolve, but also harmony within the world, a world that all members of our populace are exposed to in their lives and is part of a culture, even if you chose to ignore it, is one we all live in. I'm not only lucky enough, but also privileged to have been welcomed and accepted in this world, and here their stories will show that this syndicate are of the same making of us all. For me and my brothers none of our heroes wore capes.
Scoundrels
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Author : Ryan Toxopeus
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-11-20
Scoundrels written by Ryan Toxopeus and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-20 with categories.
The Han Solo to Luke Skywalker or the Moriarty to Sherlock Holmes. The White Witch of Narnia or the pig Napoleon. Carmilla or Loki or Black Mariah. There's more than can be listed, and and all too often, we fall in love with them: Scoundrels. Whether they're villains or rogues, merciless killers, or thieves with codes of honour, so often, they steal the show. The tight-laced lead plays the straight man or woman to their jokes and schemes. Included in this anthology are stories about thieves with hearts of gold, and adventurers who aren't so noble.
Good Guys And Bad Guys
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Good Guys And Bad Guys written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Businessmen categories.
In this collection of his best work, Nocera explores how we define good guys and bad guys in business and concludes that things are often not what they seem. It turns out that there are surprisingly good qualities in classic villains like junk bond king Michael Milken and notorious stock analyst Henry Blodget. And some business celebrities who are widely admired, such as Steve Jobs, are not quite the good guys they appear to be on the surface. Nocera also offers a fresh perspective on some of today's biggest controversies, such as global warming, Apple's iPhone, CEO compensation, the tobacco industry, short sellers, and much more.--From publisher description.
1000 Faces
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Author : Jason Peck
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002-09
1000 Faces written by Jason Peck and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-09 with categories.