A Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High Treason and Other Crimes and Misdemeanors, From the Earliest Period to the Year 1783, ... III. To 7 Anne, 1700-1708 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Thomas Bayly Howell

 
9780243424511: A Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High Treason and Other Crimes and Misdemeanors, From the Earliest Period to the Year 1783, ... III. To 7 Anne, 1700-1708 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book presents the legal proceedings undertaken in the epochal case of Bankers vs. Crown. At the heart of this dispute was the legality of King Charles II's decision to seize control of financial resources pledged as security for The Goldsmiths who had provided substantial loans to the monarchy. The author meticulously retells the legal arguments and debates that ensued, shedding light on the complex relationship between the Crown and its lenders during this tumultuous period of English history. With its detailed examination of legal strategy, the evolving nature of royal authority, and the fundamental principles of banking and finance, this book offers valuable insights into the development of England's financial system and constitutional law.

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