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Prisoners of the Tower : The Tower of London as a State Prison, 1100-1941

by Clare Murphy
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History of imprisonment in iconic London landmark.

This book would be a good read for history enthusiasts who want to dive deeper into the Tower of London's grim reputation as a state prison. The author provides detailed accounts of the various prisoners and their experiences, allowing readers to truly grasp the harsh realities of imprisonment in the Tower throughout history.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Prisoners of the Tower : The Tower of London as a State Prison, 1100-1941

by Clare Murphy
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ISBN: 9781873993453
Authors: Clare Murphy
Publisher: Historic Royal Palaces
Date of Publication: 2004-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History
Related Topics: Historical
Goodreads rating: 3.59
(rated by 34 readers)

Description

Prisoners of the Tower looks at the history of the Tower as a state prison, including the grim reality behind its setting as a place of torture, as well as the myths and images that have often shaped national history. Much unpublished and little-known information is presented here, providing new and inspiring insights to several of the Tower's popular myths. The book also places its subject in the modern context with an introduction by a leading expert on Britain's prisons today. It also contains concise case studies of the famous and some more surprising prisoners that have populated British history over the centuries. The book includes chapters by Brett Dolman and Sebastian Edwards, Curators with Historic Royal Palaces; Jeremy Ashbee, Buildings Inspector at English Heritage and an introduction by Professor David Wilson, Centre for Criminal Justice Policy and Research, UCE Birmingham. Softback, 80 pages, 24.5 x 17cm.
 

History of imprisonment in iconic London landmark.

This book would be a good read for history enthusiasts who want to dive deeper into the Tower of London's grim reputation as a state prison. The author provides detailed accounts of the various prisoners and their experiences, allowing readers to truly grasp the harsh realities of imprisonment in the Tower throughout history.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.