The Great Forgeries of William Roupell, Late M. P. For Lambeth: Official Report of the Trial at Guildford, in the Case of Roupell V. Waite (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Roupell Waite

9780332374215: The Great Forgeries of William Roupell, Late M. P. For Lambeth: Official Report of the Trial at Guildford, in the Case of Roupell V. Waite (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0332374211 ISBN 13: 9780332374215

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A complete, sworn record of a famous forgery case that stunned 19th‑century Britain.

This edition presents the official report of the Guildford trial in the case of Roupell v. Waite, offering the exact record of proceedings, witness testimony, and courtroom drama. It reads like a courtroom chronicle, tracing forgery, fraud, and the battle over a family estate through the words of those who spoke in court.

Full trial narrative drawn from the short-hand notes and oral testimony
Key figures and their roles, including Richard Palmer Roupell and William Eoupell
Details about wills, codicils, and the questions of authenticity involved
A window into 19th‑century legal procedure and public morality

Ideal for readers of legal history and 19th‑century biographies seeking a clear, factual account of a remarkable case.

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ASHLEY WAITE retired from the UK Ministry of Defence in 1990 after 40 years of Underwater Warfare Research at Portland. He then joined Thomson Marconi Sonar (now Thales Underwater Systems Limited) as a Consultant for a further 10 years. He still maintains an involvement with sonar in a freelance capacity.

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