A Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High Treason and Other Crimes and Misdemeanors From the Earliest Period to the Present Time, ... A. D. 1687-1696 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

T. B. Howell

 
9780259367079: A Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High Treason and Other Crimes and Misdemeanors From the Earliest Period to the Present Time, ... A. D. 1687-1696 (Classic Reprint)

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This book, compiled after the Glorious Revolution of 1688, contains various reports, proceedings, and trial accounts regarding significant events in British history, from the trial of the Seven Bishops to the Rye House Plot. It delves into the shifting political, religious, and social landscape of England, shedding light on the tensions between the monarchy, Parliament, and powerful factions, as well as the struggle for religious freedom and civil liberties. A unique collection of primary documents, it brings to life the voices, arguments, and characters of the era, offering readers a comprehensive look at the legal, political, and personal dimensions of 17th-century England.

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