Great books on law and justice
On Crimes and Punishments (Dei delitti e delle pene)
Cesare Beccaria · Italy · Italian (many English translations)
Why we recommend it
The 1764 book that helped start modern criminal law reform.
Beccaria argued against torture and the death penalty and for clear laws and proportionate punishments. It influenced reformers in many countries. It is short.
Best for
Students of criminal law and legal history.
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