A Select Collection of Remarkable Trials: In One Volume; Viz. Of the Duke of Norfolk, and the Lady Mary Mordaunt, for a Divorce; Patrick Hurley, for Perjury; Dr. Henry Sacheverell, for a Misdemeanor ( - Hardcover

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9780266729150: A Select Collection of Remarkable Trials: In One Volume; Viz. Of the Duke of Norfolk, and the Lady Mary Mordaunt, for a Divorce; Patrick Hurley, for Perjury; Dr. Henry Sacheverell, for a Misdemeanor (

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ISBN 10: 0266729150 ISBN 13: 9780266729150

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A Rare look at historic legal battles across the courts

The book compiles notable trials from English and Irish history, including a high-profile divorce case and other dramatic proceedings. It provides the raw record of what happened, who spoke, and how decisions were reached.

This edition presents the proceedings in a clear, accessible format. It traces the course of each case, from initial filings to the final outcomes, giving readers a window into early modern law, evidence, and courtroom rhetoric. Readers will encounter debates over marriage, fidelity, treason, and impeachment, all framed by the period’s legal norms.

Exact transcripts of witnesses, testimonies, and the arguments made by counsel
Context and summaries that help readers follow complex legal questions
Insight into 17th–18th century trial procedures and how verdicts were shaped
Historical notes that anchor the cases in their broader political and social setting

Ideal for readers of legal history, classic trials, and period drama alike, who want a firsthand sense of how justice was pursued in earlier centuries.

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