A Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High Treason and Other Crimes and Misdemeanors From the Earliest Period to the Year 1783, ... to 5 George I., 1710-1719 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

William Cobbett

 
9780243416738: A Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High Treason and Other Crimes and Misdemeanors From the Earliest Period to the Year 1783, ... to 5 George I., 1710-1719 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book centers around the trial of Henry Sacheverell, a clergyman accused of preaching sermons that were critical of the government and the Protestant succession. The trial, which took place in 1710 and lasted three weeks, captivated England and became a major political event. The author provides a detailed account of the trial, including the charges against Sacheverell, the evidence presented, and the arguments of both the prosecution and the defense. He also explores the broader historical context of the trial, including the political and religious tensions of the time. Overall, this book offers a valuable insight into the legal, political, and religious landscape of early 18th-century England.

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