02337cam a22003133u 4500 54493 UtSlPG 20260610134245.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 10034455 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HV Hopkins, Tighe, 1856-1919 The Dungeons of Old Paris : Being the Story and Romance of the Most Celebrated Prisons of the Monarchy and the Revolution Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-04-06 Produced by deaurider, Barry Abrahamsen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Dungeons of Old Paris" by Tighe Hopkins is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the history and tales surrounding the infamous prisons of Paris, with a focus on notable figures associated with these places, particularly during the monarchy and the French Revolution. It paints a vivid portrayal of the harsh realities faced by prisoners throughout France's turbulent history. The opening of the book sets the stage by exploring the oppressive atmosphere of Parisian prisons, emphasizing their prevalence in society leading up to the Revolution. It reflects on the concept of justice in those times, dominated by vengeance rather than reform, and introduces the reader to various notorious prisons, such as the Bastille and the Conciergerie. Hopkins provides a historical context filled with intrigue and misery, detailing not just the architectural aspects of these dungeons but also the human suffering that occurred within their walls. As the narrative unfolds, it promises to reveal both the dark histories and poignant stories of individuals caught within the cruel machinery of justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Prisons -- France -- Paris https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54493 95325 95325