Peines, tortures et supplices by Anonymous
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| Author | Anonymous |
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| Title | Peines, tortures et supplices |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Peines, tortures et supplices" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides a comprehensive exploration of various punitive measures employed throughout history, with a focus on imprisonment, torture, and execution methods, particularly in France. Through its detailed description, it likely delves into the inhumane conditions faced by prisoners and the psychological and physical torment inflicted upon them, illustrating the grim realities of justice in a past era. The beginning of this work introduces the reader to the prisons in Paris, detailing their operations and the treatment of inmates. The author provides specific descriptions of several notable prisons, including Mazas, La Roquette, and the Conciergerie, noting the number of prisoners and their daily activities. The opening further reveals the chilling statistics of inmate populations and the division of labor within these establishments, laying the groundwork for a more thorough examination of the methods of punishment and the historical context behind them. This early portion sets a stark tone for the subsequent discussions on torture and capital punishment that the book promises to explore. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Punishment |
| Subject | Torture |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24255 |
| Release Date | Jan 12, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 259 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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