John Marlowe

This striking hardback guide brings together shocking case histories of the world's most horrifying killers and their egregious crimes, illustrated throughout with chilling full-color photographs. Serial killers lead double lives. To those that know them best, they may seem normal, or even charming, yet beneath their pleasant exterior lurks a dark secret. When left to their own devices, they commit some of the most atrocious deeds imaginable, taking pleasure in the pain of their victims and rejoicing in their ability to killing sprees. Killer Psychopaths examines the lives, crimes, and motivations of these terrifying individuals. This terrifying volume features the gory deeds of such infamous criminals as: - Robert Pickton, the farmer who left the remains of his victims for his pigs to eat, - Harold Shipman, the quintessential Angel of Death who murdered more than 200 people over the course of his medical career, - Paul Knowles, The Casanova Killer who killed, raped and stole with abandon across the country, - Katherine Knight, who butchered, skinned and beheaded her husband before serving his corpse for dinner, - and Jack Unterweger, the celebrated journalist who covered his own murders for his day job. Fully illustrated with maps, photographs, illustrations, and information boxes with key facts on the killers and their crimes, this chilling book is the essential guide to those who decide to kill and kill again. ABOUT THE SERIES Sirius Illustrated Case Files are striking, photo-filled hardbacks, delving into sinister cases of true crime, conspiracies and the paranormal, offering a powerful glimpse into darker side of life.

First Published in 1965 Anglo - Egyptian Relations 1800-1956 provides a comprehensive overview of the political history of Egypt from 1800-1956. John Marlowe discusses important themes like the first British occupation; Great Britain and Mohamed Ali; second British Occupation; the 1936 treaty; the second German war; Egypt and the Arab League; post-war nationalism; revolution and the road to Suez. This book is a must read for students and scholars of Egyptian history, African history, and history in general.

First Published in 1966 Four Aspects of Egypt provides a picturesque tour of Egypt for visitors and new arrivals in the country. John Marlowe takes us on a journey by discussing the splendour and durability of the remains of Egypt’s ancient civilization; the mosques, tombs, khans (inns) and sibilas (fountains) of mediaeval Cairo; the total dependence of Egypt upon the Nile and its life-giving waters; and with efforts of modernization in the country, to capture its enchantment through descriptions of the land and its history. This book will be an interesting read for general readers interested in history of Egypt and travelogues.

Explore the chilling cases of the world's most infamous psychopaths in this gripping, illustrated account. Edmund Kemper, John Wayne Gacy and Aileen Wuornos are just some of the twisted individuals covered in this gripping, illustrated account of the most dangerous criminals who have ever lived. Starting with examples of the earliest recorded psychopaths, author John Marlowe presents a carefully chosen cross-section of history's most infamous criminals, whose cruelty and remorselessness set them apart from the rest of humanity. Includes: - Gilles de Rais- Elizabeth Bathory- Mary Anne Cotton- Joseph Vacher- Harvey Glatman- Edmund Kemper- Andrei Chikatilo, - and many more. Featuring over 70 grittily revealing photos, this book is a chilling yet compelling look at this dark history. ABOUT THE SERIES: The True Crime Casefiles series covers some of the most shocking crimes and notorious criminals and psychopaths of all time, without shying away from the grisly details. These books include psychological profiles, witness testimonies, court proceedings and more, accompanied by chilling photographs of the people and places involved.

First Published in 1966 Four Aspects of Egypt provides a picturesque tour of Egypt for visitors and new arrivals in the country. John Marlowe takes us on a journey by discussing the splendour and durability of the remains of Egypt’s ancient civilization; the mosques, tombs, khans (inns) and sibilas (fountains) of mediaeval Cairo; the total dependence of Egypt upon the Nile and its life-giving waters; and with efforts of modernization in the country, to capture its enchantment through descriptions of the land and its history. This book will be an interesting read for general readers interested in history of Egypt and travelogues.

First Published in 1965 Anglo - Egyptian Relations 1800-1956 provides a comprehensive overview of the political history of Egypt from 1800-1956. John Marlowe discusses important themes like the first British occupation; Great Britain and Mohamed Ali; second British Occupation; the 1936 treaty; the second German war; Egypt and the Arab League; post-war nationalism; revolution and the road to Suez. This book is a must read for students and scholars of Egyptian history, African history, and history in general.

There are few people alive who are so cruel, so heartless and so undeniably evil that they will kill again and again. Yet at any one time, there are between 25 and 50 active serial killers in the USA, and their chilling crimes have fascinated us since the days of Jack the Ripper. Here you will discover how these heartless killers committed their gruesome deeds, what motivated them to kill and how, eventually, they were caught. This collection features more than 50 compelling stories, including:• Ed Kemper, who dismembered the bodies of his victims once he had finished with them;• Ted Bundy, who abducted, raped and brutally killed more than 30 women;• Charles Manson, who led a cult of mayhem and murder;• Jeffrey Dahmer, who stored a human head in his freezer;• Randy Kraft, who was pulled over for drunk driving with a body in the trunk of his car;• Alexander Pichushkin, who aimed to kill a person for every square on the chessboard.

""Arab Nationalism and British Imperialism: A Study in Power Politics"" by John Marlowe is a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between Arab nationalism and British imperialism during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book explores the dynamics of power politics between the two nations, examining how British imperialism impacted the development of Arab nationalism and how Arab nationalism challenged British imperial interests in the Middle East. The author provides a detailed historical account of the emergence of Arab nationalism and its various political, social, and cultural dimensions. He also examines the role of British imperialism in shaping the political and economic landscape of the Arab world, highlighting the impact of British colonial policies on the region's socio-economic development. The book delves into the complex relationship between Arab nationalism and British imperialism, exploring how the two forces interacted and influenced each other over time. The author also examines the various factors that contributed to the rise of Arab nationalism, including the impact of World War I, the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, and the emergence of new Arab states. Overall, ""Arab Nationalism and British Imperialism"" provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the complex relationship between Arab nationalism and British imperialism, shedding light on the power dynamics that shaped the Middle East during a critical period in its history. 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.