A Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High Treason and Other Crimes and Misdemeanors, Vol. 17: From the Earliest Period to the Present Time; A. D. 1726-1743 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Cobbett

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267292198 ISBN 13: 9780267292196

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Explore a detailed, century‑old record of law in action

From the 18th century, this volume presents real trial records and legal proceedings that shaped treason and crime law across Britain and its colonies. It offers readers a window into how judges, lawyers, and juries operated, with primary documents and editorial notes drawn from historic cases.

This edition compiles high‑stakes trials, legal arguments, and the practical workings of the justice system from the earliest records through the mid‑1700s. You’ll encounter courtroom language, rulings, and the social context surrounding major cases, all presented as historical primary material with scholarly framing.

• Actual trial narratives and legal arguments from notable cases
• Editorial notes that help place judgments in their historical context
• A structured table of contents that maps proceedings across years and jurisdictions
• Secondary commentary that illuminates how law and governance intersected in the period

Ideal for readers of legal history, scholarship on early modern governance, and anyone seeking primary sources that illuminate the development of treason and criminal law.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267292198
• ISBN 13: 9780267292196
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 675