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Author Griffiths, Arthur, 1838-1908
Title Modern French Prisons
Bicêtre; St. Pélagie; St. Lazare; La Force; The Conciergerie; La Grande and La Petite Roquettes; Mazas; La Santé
Series Title The History and Romance of Crime
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Summary "Modern French Prisons" by Arthur Griffiths is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the evolution of the French prison system, particularly focusing on the period following the French Revolution and the subsequent developments in penal practices. Griffiths, who served as an inspector of prisons, discusses the moral and structural dimensions of correctional facilities in France and the challenges they faced in reforming convicts rather than merely punishing them. The opening of the work introduces the topic of prison reform during a transitional period in French history. It outlines the ambitions of the French legislative body post-Revolution to create a new penal system, contrasting with the remnants of a more brutal past. Griffiths narrates historical insights into various notable prisons, including Bicêtre and La Conciergerie, underscoring the dreadful conditions prisoners endured and the ineffectiveness of past punitive methods. Instances of prisoner abuse, the discrepancies between rich and poor inmates, and the lack of reformation strategies highlight the systemic failures of the penal system, setting the stage for deeper examination in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Subject Prisons -- France -- History
Subject Crime -- France -- History
Subject Criminals -- France -- History
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EBook-No. 51049
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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