Gori's book takes readers on a tour of the Mamertine Prison and the Tullianum, two ancient Roman prisons. With vivid descriptions of the dark, cramped cells and the harsh conditions of the prisoners, Gori sheds light on the brutal realities of the Roman justice system. The book includes illustrations and historical context to help readers understand the significance of these infamous sites. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.