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This captivating book paints a vivid portrait of the penal system in 19th-century Russia and Siberia. The author, an intrepid explorer, was granted unprecedented access to prisons and interviewed both political and criminal exiles, providing a rare glimpse into this often-misunderstood aspect of Russian history. The author's insights challenge the sensationalist accounts that dominated popular discourse at the time, revealing the complex realities of life within the prison walls. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of criminal justice, penology, or the broader social and political landscape of Imperial Russia.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This captivating book paints a vivid portrait of the penal system in 19th-century Russia and Siberia. The author, an intrepid explorer, was granted unprecedented access to prisons and interviewed both political and criminal exiles, providing a rare glimpse into this often-misunderstood aspect of Russian history. The author's insights challenge the sensationalist accounts that dominated popular discourse at the time, revealing the complex realities of life within the prison walls. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of criminal justice, penology, or the broader social and political landscape of Imperial Russia. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330496312_0
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