{"title":"Dr Peter Davies","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Dr Peter Davies, an esteemed author whose works delve into the intricate history of institutional confinement. With a sharp focus on the realms of history and military studies, Dr Davies' publications offer an enlightening exploration into how societies have managed and evolved their institutional practices over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his key works, \u003cem\u003eAn Archaeology of Institutional Confinement\u003c\/em\u003e, showcases his meticulous research and engaging writing style. This book is a testament to his ability to unearth and present detailed historical insights, making complex themes accessible and informative to a wide readership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr Peter Davies’ books are a valuable resource for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in the evolution of societal structures. His profound understanding of historical contexts combined with his engaging narrative style makes his collection a standout addition to any bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"an-archaeology-of-institutional-confinement-by-dr-peter-davies-9781920899790","title":"An Archaeology of Institutional Confinement","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe archaeological assemblage from the Hyde Park Barracks is one of the largest, most comprehensive and best preserved collections of artefacts from any 19th-century institution in the world. Concealed for up to 160 years in the cavities between floorboards and ceilings, the assemblage is a unique archaeological record of institutional confinement, especially of women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe underfloor assemblage dates to the period 1848 to 1886, during which a female Immigration Depot and a Government Asylum for Infirm and Destitute Women occupied the second and third floors of the Barracks. Over the years, the women discarded and swept beneath the floor thousands of clothing and textile fragments, tobacco pipes, religious items, sewing equipment, paper scraps, and numerous other objects, many of which rarely occur in typical archaeological deposits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese items are presented in detail in \u003cem\u003eAn Archaeology of Institutional Confinement\u003c\/em\u003e, and provide unique insight into the private lives of young female migrants and elderly destitute women, most of whom will never be known from historical records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848377553132,"sku":"9781920899790","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25494813482871.jpg?v=1758974929"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/dr-peter-davies.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}