Homo Criminalis A Criminal History of Humanity

Homo Criminalis: A Criminal History of Humanity by Mark Galeotti is a sweeping, engaging exploration of crime, criminals, and the criminal mind across the full span of human history. From ancient thieves to modern organised crime, from pirates to hackers, Galeotti — a leading expert on Russian organised crime and security — traces the evolution of crime alongside the societies that produced it, arguing that understanding criminals requires understanding the world they inhabit and the systems they exploit. The book is organised thematically rather than chronologically, allowing Galeotti to draw surprising connections across time and geography. Published by Bloomsbury, Homo Criminalis is both serious scholarship and genuinely entertaining reading — a book that challenges comfortable assumptions about law, morality, and what it means to transgress.