02468cam a22003373u 4500 51065 UtSlPG 20260610134156.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HV Griffiths, Arthur, 1838-1908 German and Austrian Prisons : Prisons of Prussia, Bavaria, Saxony and Austria-Hungary; the Fortresses of Magdeburg and Spielberg Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier The History and Romance of Crime Release date is 2016-01-28 E-text prepared by Wayne Hammond, Chris Curnow, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "German and Austrian Prisons" by Arthur Griffiths is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the penal systems and prison conditions in Germany and Austria-Hungary, focusing on various prisons and their historical context. The author, a former Inspector of Prisons in Great Britain, offers insights into the treatment of prisoners and the evolution of penal practices over time, highlighting notable institutions and influential figures within the prison system. The opening of the book introduces the subject of prison management in the German states, discussing significant prisons such as Bruchsal and Moabit along with their operational methods. It provides historical context by exploring the treatment of prisoners, the varying approaches to penal isolation, and the contrasting ideas about reform and punishment among different authorities. Griffiths discusses how public and official attitudes toward prisons have shifted, particularly noting how models and theories for imprisonment have evolved over time, leading to changes in the structure and practices within these institutions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Prisons -- Germany -- History Prisons -- Austria -- History The History and Romance of Crime https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51065 91903 91903