The Big, Bad Book of John: Rogues, Rascals and Rapscallions Named John, Jonathan and Jack

John seems like such a noble name. Hmm...maybe not. The names John and Jonathan are held by some of history's most notorious criminals, scoundrels and utter failures. In this book, you'll encounter killers, con men, spies, mobsters and corrupt politicians--all named John. Meet the boy who turned the papal residence into a brothel, the emperor who was a cannibal and the sailor with a hook for a hand. It's the perfect book for anyone named John, Jonathan or Jack.

Lawrance Binda wrote thousands of biographies of corporate executives before turning his attention to even less reputable individuals. A former journalist, he lives in Washington, D.C., where he proudly counts the corrupt, craven and infamous among his neighbors and friends.