A Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High Treason and Other Crimes and Misdemeanors From the Earliest Period to the Present Time, Vol. 21: With Notes and Other Illustrations; A. D - Hardcover

Thomas Bayly Howell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026567607X ISBN 13: 9780265676073

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlock the dramatic record of 18th‑century justice and political upheaval.

This complete collection presents trials and proceedings for high treason and other offenses from the late 1770s to the early 1780s, with notes and illustrations that illuminate the legal culture of the era.

Authored as a thorough reference, it compiles important cases and associated materials from a pivotal period of British history. The edition offers context and commentary designed for readers seeking a detailed, documentary view of how law and state power intersected during the reign of King George III.

• Full accounts of major treason trials and related proceedings
• Editorial notes and illustrations that clarify historical context
• A window into late 18th‑century legal practice and procedure
• Structured contents that aid quick reference to key cases and topics

Ideal for readers of legal history, scholars of the British constitution, and anyone interested in how high‑profile trials shaped public discourse in an era of political change.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026567607X
• ISBN 13: 9780265676073
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 745