Prison, Punishment and Penance in Late Antiquity
Julia Hillner
This book argues that late antiquity introduced a legal form of punitive imprisonment, complicating the concept of the 'birth of the prison'.
Award History
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| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROSE Award for Archaeology and Ancient History | 2016 | Honorable mention | Official source |
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03 Suggested argument
Late antiquity introduced a legal form of punitive imprisonment, which complicates the idea of the “birth of the prison.”
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