Prisons & Prisoners in Victorian Britain
Storey, Neil R.
ISBN 10: 075245269X ISBN 13: 9780752452692
Edité par History Press, Gloucester, 2010
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Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 223 pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 280152
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Prisons and Prisoners In Victorian Britain provides an illustrated insight into the Victorian prison system and the experiences of those within it--on both sides of the bars. Featuring stories of crime and misdeeds, this fascinating book includes chapters on a typical day inside a Victorian prison--food, divine service, exercise, and medical provision; the punishments inflicted on convicts--such as hard labor, flogging, the treadwheel, and shot drill; and an overview of the ultimate penalty paid by prisoners--execution. Richly illustrated with a series of photographs, engravings, documents, and letters, this volume is sure to appeal to all those interested in crime and social history in Victorian Britain.
À propos de l?auteur: Neil R. Storey is the author of twenty books, including East End Murders: From Jack the Ripper to Ronnie Kray and A Grim Almanac of Jack the Ripper's London.
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Titre : Prisons & Prisoners in Victorian Britain
Éditeur : History Press, Gloucester
Date d'édition : 2010
Reliure : Softcover
Etat : Fine