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Delve into the historical realities of English law and punishment with Arthur Griffiths' ""History and Romance of Crime; Non-Criminal Prisons."" This meticulously researched work examines a fascinating aspect of prison history: the debtors' prison. Explore the social and legal landscape that led to imprisonment for debt and the broader context of crime and punishment in Great Britain. Griffiths offers a detailed account of these unique institutions, shedding light on a significant chapter in the history of English law. Discover the intricacies of the debtors' prison system, its impact on individuals, and its place within the larger framework of prison reform movements. This exploration of non-criminal prisons provides valuable insight into the evolution of legal and social attitudes towards debt and imprisonment. A compelling read for those interested in true crime, European history, and the workings of criminal procedure. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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