Crime Fiction since 1800

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The State of Freedom: A Social History of the British State since 1800 - Patrick Joyce

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Tells the story of crime fiction, discussing what features define the genre and how it has developed, and poses questions about crime fiction's sta...

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Accessible yet comprehensive, this is the first systematic account of crime fiction's rich history and extraordinary diversity across the globe. De...

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