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Crimes of the Century: Bank Raids Claire Welch

Crimes of the Century: Bank Raids By Claire Welch

Crimes of the Century: Bank Raids by Claire Welch


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Summary

This book looks at a number of famous bank raids from the past 100 years. It shows the changes that technology has brought as well as delving into the history of bank raids. From the first raid in 1865 to the first use of a getaway car in 1911, Bank Raids gives a fascinating insight into some of the greatest robberies ever committed.

Crimes of the Century: Bank Raids Summary

Crimes of the Century: Bank Raids by Claire Welch

Does crime pay? Well not according to a survey in 2012 carried out by university economists using data held by the British Bankers' Association that estimates the average haul from a bank raid is roughly GBP20K. Raiders can expect to increase that amount if they carry a gun and also reap more rewards by having a larger gang, however, the chances of being caught will increase significantly with each raid carried out. Bank raids are fascinating. Who raids banks, and why? What do they do with the money if they escape with the loot, and what happens to the third of raiders who fail in their missions? This book takes a look at a number of famous band raids from the past 100 years, and discovers the changes that technology has brought about for the modern-day bank robber as well as delving into the history of bank raids. From the first bank raid committed in 1865 to the first use of a getaway car in 1911 Bank Raids gives a fascinating insight into the masterminds behind some of the greatest robberies ever committed.

About Claire Welch

Claire Welch is the author of numerous non-fiction books including biographies on Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin, as well as books about the natural world and history. A classical musician, Claire also works as Publisher for the Academy of Contemporary Music. She is married with two young sons. Ian Welch is the author of numerous non-fiction books.

Table of Contents

Drawing on the Daily Mirror's outstanding archive and Haynes Publishing's wealth of experience, this book continues the successful 'Crimes of the Century' series. Claire Welch has been given access to thousands of hours of investigative journalism to create a comprehensive record of the lengths thieves will go to in order to fund their chosen lifestyle rather than do an honest day's work. See how the art of bank robberies has changed and evolved throughout the last century. Discover which was Britain's unluckiest bank in terms of raids during the mid-20th Century. From simple smash and grab raids to more elaborate and daring heists, this book covers them all - even plots that failed. Learn how the authorities hunted the criminal masterminds. Bank security systems have become more and more complex over recent decades in an attempt to thwart potential robbers but have they succeeded?

Additional information

GOR005007384
9780857331922
0857331922
Crimes of the Century: Bank Raids by Claire Welch
Used - Good
Paperback
J H Haynes & Co Ltd
2013-06-19
224
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