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Victorian and Edwardian Prisons
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Full Title:
Victorian and Edwardian Prisons
Contributors:
By (Author) Trevor May
Series:
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:
Shire Publications
Publication Date:
1st January 2006
Country:
United Kingdom
Classifications
Readership:
General
Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:
Non Fiction
Main Subject:
Dewey:
365.9
Physical Properties
Physical Format:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
40
Dimensions:
Width 149mm, Height 210mm
Weight:
110g
Description
Although they have existed in Britain for over a thousand years, it was not until the nineteenth century that prisons became the cornerstone of the penal system. This book looks at the development of prison buildings, life and labour of prisoners, and the position of prison officers.
Author Bio
Trevor May is a professional historian. He has written over a dozen books on social and economic history topics, including seven Shire Albums
