Footnoting History
Seeking to Punish in 17th-Century England
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 0:25:21
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Synopsis
(Lesley) As the United States deals with a critical mass of imprisoned citizens, it might be worthwhile to consider how historical civilizations dealt with the punishment of non-violent offenders. How did England maintain order before the rise of the prison? This episode explores alternatives to long-term prison sentences by examining the origins of the US English legal system - with surprising results.