Crime and the Fascist State, 1850-1940: (Studies for the International Society for Cultural History)

Series: Studies for the International Society for Cultural History

By studying the development of Italy's penal system, Pires Marques provides valuable insights into the wider political culture of European society. Focusing on the rise of fascism in Spain and Portugal as well as Italy, he examines the role of religious, economic and political factors in the making of penal laws.