A Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High Treason and Other Crimes and Misdemeanors, From the Earliest Period to the Year 1783, ... and Other Illustrations (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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This key edition collects legal proceedings from the groundbreaking trial of James Sommersett, a slave who challenged his enslavement in England. The case was instrumental in the abolition of slavery in England. The author presents arguments for and against the legality of slavery under English law, providing a multifaceted view of the historical context and legal reasoning surrounding this pivotal moment in British history. The trial of James Sommersett exposed the contradictions between the principles of liberty and justice enshrined in English law and the practice of slavery. This landmark case remains significant as a touchstone for examining the complex and evolving nature of human rights.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This key edition collects legal proceedings from the groundbreaking trial of James Sommersett, a slave who challenged his enslavement in England. The case was instrumental in the abolition of slavery in England. The author presents arguments for and against the legality of slavery under English law, providing a multifaceted view of the historical context and legal reasoning surrounding this pivotal moment in British history. The trial of James Sommersett exposed the contradictions between the principles of liberty and justice enshrined in English law and the practice of slavery. This landmark case remains significant as a touchstone for examining the complex and evolving nature of human rights. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333024611_0
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