Memoirs of the Bastille V1 is a book written by Simon Nicolas Henri Linguet. It is a first-hand account of Linguet's time spent in the infamous Bastille prison in Paris during the 18th century. The book provides a detailed and personal insight into the conditions of the prison and the treatment of its inmates. Linguet describes the harsh living conditions, the lack of privacy and the brutal treatment that he and other prisoners endured. He also discusses...