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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

 
9780259307440: 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 is a collection of transcripts from a series of trials held in the reign of King James I. The trials concern individuals indicted for high treason and offer a rare glimpse into the political, social, and religious climate of early 17th-century England. The book is a fascinating read that unravels the complexities of a monarchy constantly under threat and sheds light on the pivotal transition between the Tudor and Stuart eras. Through the examination of first-hand accounts from the trials, this book enables a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by the early Stuart monarchy, including issues surrounding religion, succession, and governance.

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