"Chronicles of Newgate, Vol. 1" by Arthur Griffiths is a detailed historical exploration of Newgate Prison from the 12th to the 18th century. The narrative paints a stark picture of the prison as a place of immense suffering, where inmates from all walks of life faced grim conditions and often relied on the kindness of others to survive. Griffiths sets a somber tone by revealing the harsh penal practices of the time impacting political figures and everyday criminals alike. The author begins to uncover the compelling and dramatic real-life stories hidden within the prison's walls, all while observing how justice itself changed during this infamous time in history.
Chronicles of Newgate, Vol. 1 From the twelfth to the eighteenth century
By Arthur Griffiths
Enter the chilling history of a notorious prison where the fight for survival mingled with the evolution of justice, revealing dramatic tales from within its formidable walls.
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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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