Cobbett's Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High Treason and Other Crimes and Misdemeanors from the Earliest Period to the Present Time..

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cobbett, William.

Series:

Cobbett's Complete Collection of State Trials Series

Cobbett's Complete Collection of State Trials Series ; v.12

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Trials (Treason)--Great Britain.

Trials (Treason).

Political crimes and offenses.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (741 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2018.

Summary:

This volume is part of Cobbett’s seminal collection of state trials and proceedings, focusing on cases of high treason and other significant crimes in England, Scotland, and Ireland between 1687 and 1696. Compiled by T.B. Howell, it provides an exhaustive account of legal and political trials, including the impeachment of the Seven Bishops, the trial of Viscount Preston for treason, and proceedings involving prominent figures such as King James II and leading clergy. The work aims to document the intersection of law, politics, and societal norms during a transformative period in British history. Scholars, legal historians, and readers interested in the history of jurisprudence and governance are the intended audience. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781773012179

1773012177

OCLC:

1524420181