A Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High Treason and Other Crimes and Misdemeanors, From the Earliest Period to the Year 1783, ... 30-32 Charles II, 1678-1680 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
Synopsis
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. VII (Charles II, 1678–1680) is a scholarly, primary-source compilation of major trials from the late 1670s.
This edition, prepared with notes and illustrations, presents authentic records and arguments surrounding pivotal cases in the reign of King Charles II, offering readers a window into legal proceedings, parliamentary actions, and the era’s political tensions.
Designed for researchers, students, and history readers, it gathers trial texts, testimonies, and court discourse in a single, accessible volume. The content emphasizes high treason and other serious charges, illustrating legal procedure and the interplay between law and state power during this turbulent period.
- Transcripts and summaries of notable trials, including the trial of Edward Coleman and other high‑profile proceedings from 1678–1680
- Notes and illustrations that contextualize legal decisions and the political climate
- A structured table of contents that maps the sequence of trials and related material
- A resource for understanding the legal culture and governance of late 17th‑century England
Ideal for readers of history and law who want direct access to primary sources from the era, as well as researchers tracing the development of state trials in the late Stuart period.
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