The Anatomy of Villainy – Nigel Balchin (Four Square)

The Anatomy of Villainy by Nigel Balchin. A vintage Four Square Books paperback edition.

A rogue's gallery of the most infamous villains of all time — murderers, perverts, rakes, agitators, charlatans, liars, and perjurers. Nigel Balchin, one of the most brilliant and perceptive writers of his day, dissects the lives of thirteen of the greatest criminals of all time. Judged by history to be villains, they are once more brought to trial. The verdicts will occasionally surprise you.

Subjects profiled include:

• Francis Charteris — rake and seducer
• The Marquis de Sade — pervert and brilliant writer
• George Joseph Smith — multiple murderer
• Rasputin — the mad Russian ‘monk’
• Richard Parker — political agitator
• Daniel Dunglas Home — charlatan and rogue
• Titus Oates — liar and perjurer

Details:

• Author: Nigel Balchin
• Publisher: Four Square Books
• Edition: Vintage Four Square paperback (2/6 price printed on cover)
• Condition: Good — some wear to spine and edges, complete and solid