"Millbank Penitentiary: An Experiment in Reformation" by Arthur Griffiths recounts the story of the Millbank Penitentiary, a key part of the British prison system. The book dives into how the prison was built, how it was run, and the problems it faced. Griffiths looks closely at the prison's design, the people in charge, the attempts to make the prisoners better, and what life was like for the prisoners. The book starts by explaining why Millbank Penitentiary was built near the Thames River, and the impact of reformers like John Howard and Jeremy Bentham. The architectural features and initial management plans are described, highlighting the goals of reform and rehabilitation. The book also points out the different officials and what was expected of them, setting up a deeper examination into the history illustrating the challenges of governing an institution focused on reform.
Millbank Penitentiary: An Experiment in Reformation
By Arthur Griffiths
Venture into a 19th-century prison where good intentions meet harsh realities, and the quest to reform criminals clashes with the grim realities of incarceration.
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Arthur George Frederick Griffiths was a British military officer, prison administrator and author who published more than 60 books during his lifetime. He was also a military historian who wrote extensively about the wars of the 19th century, and was for a time military correspondent for The Times newspaper.
Arthur George Frederick Griffiths was a British military officer, prison administrator and author who published more than 60 books during his lifetime. He was also a military historian who wrote extensively about the wars of the 19th century, and was for a time military correspondent for The Times newspaper.
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