State of Prisons of England, Scotland and Wales - Not for Debtor Only, But for Felons Also, Other Less Criminal

Klappentext Written by philanthropist James Neild, this 1812 publication exposes the harsh conditions of debtors' prisons and advocates penal reform. Zusammenfassung Written by philanthropist James Neild (1744–1814), this thorough survey of prisons in England exposes the harsh living conditions of those imprisoned for debt. The book was published in 1812 as part of Neild's campaign to improve the conditions of prisoners and end imprisonment as a punishment for debt. Inhaltsverzeichnis Dedication; 1. Observations on civil imprisonment; 2. Remarks on courts of conscience; 3. Observations on crimes and punishments; 4. General list of prisons, distinguished in alphabetical order; 5. State of prisons in England, Scotland, and Wales; 6. Conclusion; Portsmouth and Langston Harbours; Statements respecting criminals.

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• Authors: James Neild, Neild James
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.12.2011
• EAN: 9781108036993
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03699-3
• No. of pages: 720
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - British and Irish History, 19th Century
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Vereinigtes Königreich, Großbritannien, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, European History, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Penology, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Georgian Era (1714-1837), HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Victorian Era (1837-1901), c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, British & Irish history, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Penology and punishment, Prisons