ISBN: 9780243224234 - Histoire Des Bagnes, Vol. 2 (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book details the history and inner workings of the French bagne, a penal colony renowned for its brutality and effectiveness. The bagne, which existed from the 18th century to the mid-19th century, was a system of forced labor and solitary confinement used to punish criminals and political dissidents. The author provides a comprehensive account of the bagne's origins, its administration, the daily lives of its inmates, and the various methods of punishment employed. Through vivid descriptions and historical analysis, the book offers a unique perspective on the harsh realities of life in a penal colony, shedding light on the social and political forces that shaped one of history's most notorious prison systems. 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.…