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) - Softcover

Samuel March Phillipps

 
9781331345800: 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)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1331345804 ISBN 13: 9781331345800
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book presents a unique insight into a series of trials that marked a defining moment in English history. The trials of Sir Nicholas Throckmorton, the Duke of Norfolk, the Earl of Essex, and the Earl of Southampton, held between 1554 and 1601, showcased overt acts of treason such as conspiring to deprive the Queen of her regal power, and devising plans to seize the Tower of London. Through firsthand accounts and legal analysis, this book presents the evidence and arguments used in these trials, revealing the complex political landscape of the Tudor era. It also examines the evolution of treason law, challenging long-held assumptions about the fairness of trials during this period. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in English legal and political history, offering a comprehensive overview of some of the most pivotal trials in shaping the nation's constitutional development.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1331345804
ISBN 13 
9781331345800
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
503

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