The Story of Scotland Yard

By Basil Thomson

Book Overview

""The Story of Scotland Yard"" by Sir Basil Thomson is a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of the Metropolitan Police Service, commonly known as Scotland Yard. The book covers the origins of the police force in London, including the Bow Street Runners and the establishment of the Metropolitan Police in 1829. It then traces the development of the force through the Victorian era and into the 20th century, including the challenges of policing during the two world wars and the rise of organized crime. Thomson also explores the role of Scotland Yard in high-profile cases such as the Jack the Ripper murders and the Great Train Robbery. The book provides a fascinating insight into the inner workings of one of the world's most famous police forces and the challenges faced by its officers over the years.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: 1419154516
• ISBN13: 9781419154515
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"