Describes the classical theory and how it applies to criminals.

A site that promotes the book written by Cesare Beccaria, On Crime and Punishment.

Beccaria’s thoughts on gun control.

Explanation of the age of Enlightenment. Excellent explanation of the thinking of the scholars during this period including Beccaria.

Extensive description of Beccaria’s Life. Links to the site on capital punishment and his theory on killing.

Web site devoted to Jeremy Bentham and his published works.

Great site for the definition of the classical school of crime.