Scotland Yard

By Richard Harrison and Dr Richard Harrison Sir

Book Overview

Scotland Yard is a non-fiction book written by Richard Harrison that explores the history and workings of the Metropolitan Police Service, commonly known as Scotland Yard. The book provides a comprehensive account of the formation and development of the police force, from its early days in the 19th century to its modern-day operations. It delves into the various departments and units within Scotland Yard, including the Criminal Investigation Department, Special Branch, and the Flying Squad. The author also discusses the challenges and controversies that the police force has faced over the years, such as corruption scandals and terrorist attacks. Throughout the book, Harrison provides insights into the methods and techniques used by Scotland Yard to solve crimes and maintain public safety. With its detailed and engaging narrative, Scotland Yard offers a fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of one of the world's most renowned police forces.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163153273
• ISBN13: 9781163153277
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"