State Trials Political and Social : Second Series / edited by H. L. Stephen.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Stephen, Harry Lushington, 1860-1945, editor.

Series:

State Trials, Political and Social Series

State Trials, Political and Social Series ; Volume 3

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Trials--Great Britain.

Trials.

Justice, Administration of.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (342 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Burlington, Ontario : Tanner Ritchie Publishing, [2020]

Summary:

This volume, the third in the second series of 'State Trials Political and Social,' edited by H.L. Stephen, presents a curated selection of historical legal cases from the late 16th to the early 18th centuries. Through detailed accounts and analyses, it explores political, social, and legal intrigues, focusing on notable trials such as those of the Earl of Essex, Captain Lee, and others. The book reflects the complexities of Elizabethan and post-Elizabethan politics, where personal ambitions and court intrigues intertwined with broader legal and societal transformations. The editor offers insights into the historical context and the trials' significance, emphasizing their human drama and legal implications. Intended for readers with an interest in legal history, politics, and historical narratives, the compilation combines scholarly research with engaging storytelling. Generated by AI.

Contents:

TITLE PAGE

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

STATE TRIALS POLITICAL AND SOCIAL

Earl of Essex (1600)

Captain Lee (1600)

John Perry (1660)

Robert Green, Henry Berry, and Lawrence Hill (1679)

Count Coningsmark and Others (1682)

Robert Feilding (1706) Generated by AI.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781773014494

1773014498

OCLC:

1470859768