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Some Account Of The State Of The Prisons In Spain And Portugal (1824)

Some Account Of The State Of The Prisons In Spain And Portugal (1824)

John Bowring

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Historia de Asia
ISBN:
9781104306274
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Some Account Of The State Of The Prisons In Spain And Portugal is a book written by John Bowring in 1824. The book provides a detailed account of the conditions and treatment of prisoners in Spain and Portugal during the early 19th century. Bowring was a British diplomat and linguist who traveled extensively throughout Europe, and in this book, he describes his observations of the prison systems in Spain and Portugal.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the state of prisons in Spain and the second part on Portugal. Bowring describes the conditions of the prisons, including the physical layout, the hygiene, and the treatment of prisoners. He also provides insights into the legal system and the use of torture in interrogations.Throughout the book, Bowring expresses his concern for the welfare of prisoners and advocates for reform of the prison systems in both countries. He highlights the need for better living conditions, improved healthcare, and increased access to education and rehabilitation programs.Some Account Of The State Of The Prisons In Spain And Portugal is an important historical document that sheds light on the treatment of prisoners during the early 19th century. It provides valuable insights into the social and political conditions of Spain and Portugal at the time and highlights the need for reform in the prison systems of both countries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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