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_aGriffiths, Arthur, _d1838-1908 |
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_aItalian Prisons : _bSt. Angelo; the Piombi; the Vicaria; Prisons of the Roman Inquisition |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 490 | 1 | _aThe History and Romance of Crime | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2016-05-28 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Italian Prisons" by Arthur Griffiths is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The work meticulously explores the history, conditions, and notable figures associated with Italian prisons, particularly focusing on infamous establishments like the Castle of St. Angelo, the Piombi, and the Vicaria, which housed prisoners of the Roman Inquisition. Griffiths draws on his experience as a former prison inspector to detail the grim realities of incarceration during a time when the penal system was marked by extreme cruelty and corruption. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the historical significance of the Castle of St. Angelo, originally a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian, which transformed over centuries into a notorious prison. Griffiths paints a vivid picture of its dark past, describing the infamous conditions endured by prisoners, including notable historical figures like Benvenuto Cellini and Beatrice Cenci. He notes the castle's dual role as a prison and a formidable fortress, integral to the defense of Rome throughout various turbulent periods, illustrating both its architectural grandiosity and the grim fate of many who passed through its doors. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aInquisition | ||
| 653 | _aPrisons -- Italy -- History | ||
| 653 | _aPunishment -- Italy | ||
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