Reports of State Trials, Vol. 7: New Series; 1848 to 1850; Published Under the Direction of the State Trials Committee (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Edward Power Wallis

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483365513 ISBN 13: 9780483365513

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Political trials from the year of upheaval, with full reports and careful context

In this volume, the State Trials Committee continues the 1848 stories of political trials, presenting detailed accounts of treason and conspiracy cases across Ireland and Britain. The collection highlights the legal proceedings, the judges’ reasoning, and the broader historical backdrop of unrest and reform.

The book compiles major trials from the late 1840s to 1850, including notes on the materials used and the editorial stance of the publication. It offers a window into how treason, sedition, and related offenses were interpreted and prosecuted in a time of mass political emotion, while also documenting the procedural steps and outcomes of each case.

• Read full reports of high-profile trials and their courtroom arguments
• See how charges like treason and sedition were defined and contested
• Learn about the historical context of 1848–1850 and its impact on law
• Access editorial notes and references to statutes that shaped the proceedings

Ideal for readers of legal history, 19th-century politics, and comparative justice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483365513
• ISBN 13: 9780483365513
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 599