A Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High Treason and Other Crimes and Misdemeanors, From the Earliest Period to the Year 1783, Vol. 31 - Softcover

With Notes And Other Illustrations; 45-53 George III., A. D. 1809-1813

 
9781527710672: A Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High Treason and Other Crimes and Misdemeanors, From the Earliest Period to the Year 1783, Vol. 31

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This book presents the full proceedings of the trial of Joseph Hanson, a wealthy man and outspoken supporter of the weavers of Manchester in their struggle for higher wages. The trial took place in 1809 during a time of great economic hardship in England, and the author provides an in-depth account of the events leading up to and during the trial, including the weavers' strike and the riot that ensued. The trial itself was a significant event, as it raised important questions about the rights of workers to organize and the role of government in maintaining order. The author explores these themes in depth, shedding light on the complex social and economic issues of the time and offering valuable insights into the historical context of labor relations in England.

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9780266743347: A Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High Treason and Other Crimes and Misdemeanors, From the Earliest Period to the Year 1783, Vol. 31: With Notes and Other Illustrations; 45-53

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ISBN 10:  026674334X ISBN 13:  9780266743347
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