Sketches of Reforms and Reformers, of Great Britain and Ireland
CHAPTER IX.
Law Reform--The Penal Code of England--Its Barbarity--The Death-Penalty--Sir Samuel Romilly--His Efforts to Abolish Capital Punishment--His Talents and Character 98
Sketches of Reforms and Reformers, of Great Britain and Ireland
Law Reform--The Penal Code of England--Its Barbarity--The Death-Penalty--Sir Samuel Romilly--His Efforts to Abolish Capital Punishment--His Talents and Character 98