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Drawing on files at the National Archives, this is a compelling history of that most feared institution - the prison. It begins in medieval times when gaols were often located in castles or gatehouses and when their function was simply to detain prisoners until their trial. It was only centuries later that imprisonment was itself the punishment. Prison reformers like John Howard and Elizabeth Fry are reassessed. The shocking story of the prison hulks is investigated and the suffering endured by women prisoners throughout the ages is also highlighted. Wartime prisoners - whether enemies or conscientious objectors - are examined and so is the long saga of execution.

"A brilliant new book about prisons."
Daily Express

"Book of the Week."
The Times, 28 February 2009

"Utterly compelling."
New Statesman

"Enlightening and well-written."
Law Society Gazette

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Domesday

Nicholas Bracewell

Redmayne

Inspector Colbeck

Daniel Rawson

Home Front Detective

Dillman and Masefield Writing as Conrad Allen

Alan Saxon Writing as Keith Miles

Merlin Richards Writing as Keith Miles

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Edward Marston and Judith Cutler, author of twenty crime novels with a contemporary setting, compare techniques for writing about crime in the past and in the present. Their talk has been given at several bookshops and writers' groups in the UK and in America. Murder Ancient and Modern is available for hire. Send an email to the address at the bottom of the page to request more information.

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