Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2016-05-28 Public domain in the USA. 440 Griffiths, Arthur 1838 1908 Griffiths, Arthur George Frederick Italian Prisons St. Angelo; the Piombi; the Vicaria; Prisons of the Roman Inquisition The History and Romance of Crime Produced by Chris Curnow, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Italian Prisons" by Arthur Griffiths is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The work meticulously explores the history, conditions, and notable figures associated with Italian prisons, particularly focusing on infamous establishments like the Castle of St. Angelo, the Piombi, and the Vicaria, which housed prisoners of the Roman Inquisition. Griffiths draws on his experience as a former prison inspector to detail the grim realities of incarceration during a time when the penal system was marked by extreme cruelty and corruption. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the historical significance of the Castle of St. Angelo, originally a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian, which transformed over centuries into a notorious prison. Griffiths paints a vivid picture of its dark past, describing the infamous conditions endured by prisoners, including notable historical figures like Benvenuto Cellini and Beatrice Cenci. He notes the castle's dual role as a prison and a formidable fortress, integral to the defense of Rome throughout various turbulent periods, illustrating both its architectural grandiosity and the grim fate of many who passed through its doors. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Inquisition Prisons -- Italy -- History Punishment -- Italy HV Text Category: History - European Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: History - Modern (1750+) 456555 2025-07-21T04:23:10.295099 text/html 435874 2024-10-23T00:38:08 text/html 1699108 2025-07-21T04:23:16.448090 application/epub+zip 1701129 2025-07-21T04:23:11.461141 application/epub+zip 233756 2025-07-21T04:23:10.797099 application/epub+zip 1964966 2025-07-21T04:23:20.357054 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1920884 2025-07-21T04:23:15.418086 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 324936 2022-09-23T19:33:26.903523 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 419433 2025-07-21T04:23:09.853134 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 399645 2024-10-23T00:38:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17734 2025-07-21T04:23:20.492045 application/rdf+xml 17129 2025-07-21T04:23:10.867105 image/jpeg 2715 2025-07-21T04:23:10.832104 image/jpeg 1680545 2025-07-21T04:23:10.373124 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia