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A Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High Treason and Other Crimes and Misdemeanors From the Earliest Period to the Year 1783, With Notes and Other Illustrations, Vol. 2 of 21 - Softcover

Thomas Bayly Howell

 
9780259306184: A Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High Treason and Other Crimes and Misdemeanors From the Earliest Period to the Year 1783, With Notes and Other Illustrations, Vol. 2 of 21

Synopsis

This book presents the trial transcripts of Sir Walter Raleigh, an English explorer, writer, and courtier, accused of conspiring against King James I in 1603. The trial was a pivotal moment in English history, highlighting the tensions between the monarchy and the rising power of the aristocracy. The transcripts provide insights into the complex legal and political landscape of the era and the deep-seated conflicts within the royal court. The author delves into the charges of treason and sedition against Sir Walter Raleigh, exploring the evidence presented by the prosecution and the defense's arguments. This book offers a captivating account of a pivotal trial that shaped the course of English history and serves as a valuable resource for understanding the legal and political dynamics of the early 17th century.

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