The History of Prisons and Escapes : Famous Breakouts and How They Worked

Language: English

Published by Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Aug 2026, 2026

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Neuware - Prisons have existed for centuries, evolving from temporary places of confinement into complex institutions designed to punish, reform, isolate, and control. Yet wherever people have been locked away, others have searched for ways to escape.The History of Prisons and Escapes: Famous Breakouts and How They Worked explores the evolution of imprisonment alongside some of the most remarkable escapes in history. From medieval dungeons and fortress prisons to notorious modern penitentiaries, the book examines how prison systems developed and why certain facilities became symbols of confinement.Readers will discover the stories behind famous escapes, the personalities involved, the historical circumstances surrounding them, and the ingenuity that made some breakouts possible. The book examines escapes involving disguises, forged documents, bribery, tunnels, concealed passages, improvised tools, and other methods, placing each story within its broader historical context rather than presenting it as a practical manual.The book also explores the lives of prisoners, the development of prison architecture, changing philosophies of punishment, famous wardens, prison reforms, and the technological advances that transformed security over time.From notorious fortress prisons to escapes that became legendary, this is a journey through a fascinating chapter of social and criminal history.Whether you are interested in prisons, historical mysteries, criminal justice, architecture, or extraordinary stories of human ingenuity, The History of Prisons and Escapes reveals how systems of confinement evolved and how determined prisoners sometimes managed to defeat them.…

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Title
The History of Prisons and Escapes : Famous Breakouts and How They Worked
Author
Richard Somerville
Publisher
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Aug 2026
Publication year
2026
Condition
Neu
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Taschenbuch
Language
English
ISBN 13
9798192631621
Item weight
168 grams
Dimensions
229x152x6 mm

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