The Boss of Bethnal Green, Joseph Merceron the Godfather of Regency London by Julian Woodford
Julian Woodford uncovers the breathtakingly appalling life of Joseph Merceron (1764-1839), gangster and corrupt magistrate, who accumulated enormous wealth while presiding over the creation of the poorest slums in Georgian London.Ruling Spitalfields and Bethnal Green from his base in Brick Lane for half a century, Merceron gave the East End the bad reputation that still lingers today, while the exploits of recent mobsters and political miscreants pale by comparison with his staggering violence and ruthlessness.Julian Woodford's shrewd biography - the first on this subject - is essential reading for all those interested in eighteenth century London, anyone fascinated by the capital's criminal history and everyone who loves an exciting true story well told.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780957656963 |
| ISBN 10 | 0957656963 |
| Title | The Boss of Bethnal Green, Joseph Merceron the Godfather of Regency London |
| Author | Julian Woodford |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Spitalfields Life Books |
| Year published | 2016-11-03 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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