An informative look at fifty of the world’s most notorious robberies, murders, frauds, forgeries, kidnappings and hijackings. From the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the Watergate burglary, the most infamous crimes continue to hold public attention long after they were committed. History’s Worst Crimes takes you on a journey through fifty of them, taking in acts of treason, meticulously planned heists, and the most shocking examples of corporate fraud. Step inside the fateful last moments of Gandhi, Lincoln and King before their assassins struck. Walk the mist-shrouded streets of Victorian London in pursuit of a notorious serial killer. Follow a group of British men as they plan possibly the most audacious robbery in history. And take a look inside Enron: the largest corporate crime of the twentieth century. All of their stories are recounted here, with fascinating historical context surrounding those involved, from the people who committed the crimes to the individuals charged with bringing the perpetrators to justice. Bill Price is the British author of Landmarks of the World, Great Modern Buildings, Celtic Myths and History’s Greatest Decisions.