Modern State Trials.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Townsend, William Charles., author.

Series:

Modern State Trials Series

Modern State Trials Series ; v.1

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Trials--Great Britain.

Trials.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (550 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2009.

Summary:

This volume, authored by William C. Townsend, provides an abridged and illustrated compilation of notable modern state trials that occurred over the past thirty years. It includes legal proceedings of general interest, spanning political offenses, criminal jurisprudence, and unique cases such as high treason, conspiracy, duels, fraud, blasphemy, libel, and abduction. Townsend aims to capture the dramatic essence of these trials by incorporating eloquent speeches, cross-examinations, and forensic exchanges, ensuring the content appeals to a broad audience, including legal professionals and general readers. The book preserves key legal discussions, oratory, and memorable courtroom moments while offering insights into human nature and legal principles, enriching the understanding of justice and advocacy. Generated by AI.

Contents:

TITLE PAGE

CONTENTS

MODERN STATE TRIALS

Trial of Lord Cochrane and others for a Conspiracy (1814)

Trial of the Wakefields for Conspiracy and Abduction of Miss Turner (1827)

Trial of Hunter and others, Cotton-Spinners in Glasgow, for Conspiracy and Murder (1838)

Trial of John Ambrose Williams for a Libel on the Durham Clergy (1822)

Trial at Bar of Charles Pinney, Mayor of Bristol, on a Criminal Information for Neglect of Duty (1832)

Trial of Mr. Moxon for Blasphemy, in publishing Shelley's Works (1841)

Trial of Daniel O'Connell, M.P., and others for Conspiracy (1844)

INDEX.

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ISBN:

9781773013787

1773013785

OCLC:

1470851881