A Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High Treason and Other Crimes and Misdemeanors From the Earliest Period to the Year 1783, ... 26 George II to 10 George III, 1753-17 - Softcover
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This book presents the full record of the 1752 trial of James Stewart for his role in the infamous murder of Colin Campbell of Glenure. The trial was a landmark event, offering insights into the fractious clan divisions and feudal politics that characterised 18th century Scottish society. The transcripts reveal the complex web of allegiances, rivalries and betrayals that led to Campbell's assassination, shedding light on the motivations of both the victim and the accused. The author meticulously unravels the events leading up to the murder and its bloody aftermath, providing a gripping narrative of a tragic chapter in Scottish history. The book offers a valuable resource for scholars of Scottish legal and social history, while the vivid details of the crime and trial make it a compelling read for anyone interested in the darker side of human nature.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the full record of the 1752 trial of James Stewart for his role in the infamous murder of Colin Campbell of Glenure. The trial was a landmark event, offering insights into the fractious clan divisions and feudal politics that characterised 18th century Scottish society. The transcripts reveal the complex web of allegiances, rivalries and betrayals that led to Campbell's assassination, shedding light on the motivations of both the victim and the accused. The author meticulously unravels the events leading up to the murder and its bloody aftermath, providing a gripping narrative of a tragic chapter in Scottish history. The book offers a valuable resource for scholars of Scottish legal and social history, while the vivid details of the crime and trial make it a compelling read for anyone interested in the darker side of human nature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259943198_0
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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, Vol. 19 of 21: With Notes and Other Illustrations; 26 George II to 10 George III, 1753-17
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