Chronicles of Newgate From The Twelfth To The Eighteenth Century Volume 1 (eBook)

Major Arthur Griffiths (Autor)

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2024
182 Seiten
Double 9 Books (Verlag)
978-93-6714-404-6 (ISBN)

Infos

Chronicles of Newgate: From The Twelfth To The Eighteenth Century Volume 1 by Major Arthur Griffiths offers a detailed historical analysis of Newgate Prison, one of London's most infamous institutions. Spanning from the 12th to the 18th century, the book explores the evolution of criminal justice and incarceration practices during this period. Griffiths delves into the grim realities of prison life in medieval and early modern eras, providing vivid accounts of the conditions within Newgate. The book examines the broader social and legal context, highlighting how crime and punishment were perceived and administered over the centuries. Through meticulous research, Griffiths paints a compelling picture of the prison's role in London's history, offering insights into the lives of the inmates and the development of the criminal justice system. This volume serves as an essential resource for understanding the harsh realities of historical incarceration and the transformation of penal practices over time.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 9.1.2024
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► Strafrecht ► Kriminologie
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung
• ISBN-10: 93-6714-404-0 / 9367144040
• ISBN-13: 978-93-6714-404-6 / 9789367144046