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, author.

Series:

Cobbett's Complete Collection of State Trials Series

Cobbett's Complete Collection of State Trials Series ; v.24

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Registers of births, etc.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (709 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2018.

Summary:

This volume is part of a comprehensive collection of state trials and legal proceedings for high treason and other serious crimes in Britain, spanning from the earliest periods to the late 18th century. Compiled by T.B. Howell and continued by Thomas Jones Howell, it provides detailed accounts, notes, and illustrations of legal cases, including the trial of David Downie in 1794. The work is intended for legal scholars, historians, and researchers interested in British legal history, judicial practices, and the socio-political context of the time. It reflects the legal and political dynamics of the era, offering insights into the judiciary's role in addressing treason and maintaining state authority. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781773012322

1773012320

OCLC:

1503843889