You wouldn't want to be in a medieval dungeon! : prisoners you'd rather not meet /

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by Macdonald, Fiona,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Salariya, David. | Antram, David,--1958-,--ill. Published by : Franklin Watts, (New York :) Physical details: p. cm. Subject(s): Prisons --History --16th century. | Prisons --History --15th century. | Civilization, Medieval. Year : 2003 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Includes index.

A career change -- Who will you work for? -- Types of prisons -- Castle life -- Criminals, traitors, and outlaws -- Bad company -- Innocent victims -- Dealing with prisoners -- Rats, lice, and fleas -- The soft option -- No escape! -- Freedom or death.

Describes what life was like in medieval dungeons during the late fifteenth century, as seen through the eyes of the jailer.