Excerpt from A Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High Treason and Other Crimes and Misdemeanors, From the Earliest Period to the Year 1783<br/><br/>The Trial of william i'iales, for forging a Promissory Note for in the Name of Thomas Gibson, esq. And Partners, and for publishing the same as a true one, knowing it to be false and counterfeit, A. N.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book gathers a remarkable collection of trials held at the Old Bailey between the reigns of George I and George II. It presents historical courtroom testimonies verbatim, shedding light on the criminal underworld of 18th-century London and the development of English jurisprudence. The trials showcase the evolution of criminal law, highlighting the shift from harsh punishments to a more humane approach. The author's expertise offers insights into the social, political, and cultural context surrounding these trials, giving readers an unparalleled glimpse into the lives of ordinary people caught up in extraordinary circumstances. 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 # 9781334093630_0
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