Early French Prisons by Arthur Griffiths

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Author Griffiths, Arthur, 1838-1908
Title Early French Prisons
Le Grand and Le Petit Châtelets; Vincennes; The Bastile; Loches; The Galleys; Revolutionary Prisons
Series Title The History and Romance of Crime
Credits E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Paul Clark, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary "Early French Prisons" by Arthur Griffiths is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the evolution and conditions of prisons in France, focusing on significant prisons such as the Bastille, Vincennes, and the Conciergerie. Griffiths, drawing from his experience as an inspector of prisons, aims to explore the dark history of incarceration and punishment in early French society, reflecting on the socio-political environment of the time. At the start of the book, Griffiths introduces the origins and functioning of the judicial system in feudal France, describing how the prison system developed alongside increasing royal absolutism. He details the nature of various prisons, such as the Grand and Petit Châtelets in Paris, emphasizing the inhumane conditions, types of confinement, and the societal implications of imprisonment—ranging from moral degradation to torture. The author provides vivid examples of the treatment of prisoners, illustrating how these institutions played a central role in the extremities of justice and the political machinations of the monarchy. This opening portion sets the stage for a deeper examination of the notorious figures who inhabited these prisons and the historical events that shaped their legacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Subject Criminals -- France
Subject Prisons -- France -- History
Subject France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Prisoners and prisons
Subject Punishment -- France
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EBook-No. 50520
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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