Spanish Prisons / The Inquisition at Home and Abroad, Prisons Past and Present

Name: Spanish Prisons / The Inquisition at Home and Abroad, Prisons Past and Present
Author: Arthur Griffiths

By Arthur Griffiths

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The work surveys the institutions and procedures of the Spanish Inquisition, recounting its jurisdiction, tribunals, autos da fé and the penalties imposed, and examines the wider persecution of Jews and Moors. Drawing on the author's experience as a prison inspector, it traces the evolution of Spanish prisons, their conversion from monastic buildings, conditions and slow adoption of modern cellular systems, and discusses notable foreign manifestations of inquisitorial power, including Portugal and colonial India. Additional chapters consider early prisons and presidios, daily life in colonial garrisons such as Ceuta, brigandage and its suppression, and episodes of penal reform and humanitarian improvement.

About the Author

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.