"Chronicles of Newgate, Volume 1 From the twelfth to the eighteenth century" is a fascinating book by the famous author Arthur Griffiths. In this first volume he unfolds before the reader a wide period of history from Newgate in the twelfth century to its transformation in the eighteenth. The author tells in detail about the most important events, people and famous inmates of this famous London prison. A gripping narrative, detailed factual research and a unique perspective on the history of Newgate make this book a fascinating read for all fans of the history and culture of medieval and early modern England.