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The History and Romance of Crime: German and Austrian Prisons
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781023234801
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 152
Weight: 0.86
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Venture into the chilling world of 19th-century incarceration with The History and Romance of Crime: German and Austrian Prisons, a meticulously prepared historical account by Arthur George Frederick Griffiths. This compelling study explores the grim realities of prisons across Prussia, Bavaria, Saxony, and Austria-Hungary, including the infamous fortresses of Magdeburg and Spielberg.
Delve into the history of crime and punishment as it was practiced in Germany and Austria. Griffiths provides a detailed look at prison life, offering insight into the conditions, the administration, and the stories of those confined within their walls. From the stark cells to the brutal routines, this book paints a vivid picture of a bygone era of justice. This work is a vital resource for anyone interested in the history of crime, prisons, and European social history. Discover the evolution of penal systems and the human stories that echo through the corridors of these historic institutions.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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