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Of Crimes and Punishment

By Cesare Beccaria-Bonesana / Philip H. Nicklin, on 1 January 1764


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This is a highly thought-provoking work where Beccaria-Bonesana has explained his ideas against the use of torture and capital punishments. He has produced a humanitarian spirit in the dispensation of laws. This work is important as the views expressed here, were not regarded either in his times or now.




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