A Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High Treason and Other Crimes and Misdemeanors From the Earliest Period to the Year 1783, ... 17 George III. ...1772 1777 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas Bayly Howell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484402455 ISBN 13: 9780484402453

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A detailed, historical-ahead reference of major trials and legal debates from the early George III era.

This edition compiles state trials and related proceedings, with notes and illustrations, to illuminate how law and government operated in the late 1700s.

This volume surveys famous cases and legal arguments from the 1771–1777 period, offering context and commentary that help readers understand procedural rights, parliamentary privilege, and the roles of courts and officials in high-stakes criminal cases. It’s a key resource for researchers, students, and anyone interested in the evolution of English law and governance.

• Comprehensive case reports from the period, including significant habeas corpus and trial proceedings.
• In-text notes and illustrations that clarify historical legal concepts and procedures.
• Contextual introductions and indices to connect cases with broader legal developments.
• References to related authorities and prior editions for cross‑study and deeper research.

Ideal for readers of legal history, archival research, and scholars tracing the development of state trials in the Georgian era.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484402455
• ISBN 13: 9780484402453
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 721