Modern French Prisons / Bicêtre; St. Pélagie; St. Lazare; La Force; The Conciergerie; La Grande and La Petite Roquettes; Mazas; La Santé

Name: Modern French Prisons / Bicêtre; St. Pélagie; St. Lazare; La Force; The Conciergerie; La Grande and La Petite Roquettes; Mazas; La Santé
Author: Arthur Griffiths

By Arthur Griffiths

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The work surveys French prison practice from the upheaval of the Revolution through nineteenth-century developments, combining vivid descriptions of notorious prisons and inmates with discussions of legal procedure, policing, and reform efforts. It traces structural conditions at institutions such as Bicêtre, Sainte-Pélagie, Saint‑Lazare, La Force and the Conciergerie, recounts celebrated cases and detective work, examines penal law and the course of prosecutions, and contrasts punitive traditions with emerging models emphasizing architecture, discipline, and moral rehabilitation. The author balances historical narrative, institutional description, and critical reflection on whether material improvements in prisons foster genuine reform or merely more efficient punishment.

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Arthur Griffiths

Arthur Griffiths was a British author and journalist known for his extensive writings on the subject of prisons and crime. His notable works include "Chronicles of Newgate," which provides a historical account of London's infamous prison, and "Millbank Penitentiary: An Experiment in Reformation," where he explores the reformative aspects of incarceration. Griffiths' writings often reflect his deep interest in the penal system, offering insights into various international prison systems, as seen in his series on French, German, and Italian prisons. His contributions to literature provide a unique perspective on crime and punishment during the Victorian era.