State Trials, Vol. 1 of 2: Or, a Collection of the Most Interesting Trials, Prior to the Revolution of 1688, Reviewed and Illustrated (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Samuel March Phillipps

9780267893225: State Trials, Vol. 1 of 2: Or, a Collection of the Most Interesting Trials, Prior to the Revolution of 1688, Reviewed and Illustrated (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267893221 ISBN 13: 9780267893225

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A gripping collection of trials from before the 1688 Revolution, revealing how law and politics collided. Learn about bold defendants, fierce courtroom debates, and the voices that shaped English justice.

This volume gathers the most interesting prosecutions and courtroom moments before the Glorious Revolution, presented with extracts, notes, and context to illuminate how the English legal system worked in a time of political upheaval. It is a scholarly yet accessible tour through trials that touched royal power, Parliament, and public life, with emphasis on the people and procedures that defined justice.

Contains detailed accounts of notable trials that shaped English history
Includes editorial notes and cross-references to help readers understand historical context
Offers insight into the jurists, judges, and political figures of the era
Provides a window into 17th-century law, politics, and public opinion

Ideal for readers of legal history, political biography, and the broader story of Britain before the late 17th century.

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