Conway 1626 (1 results)

Condition: Very Good. In 1626, Parliament launched proceedings against three influential royal advisors; the Duke of Buckingham, the Earl of Bristol, and Lord Conway, accusing them of high crimes that epitomized the growing tension between crown and commons. Buckingham, chief favourite of Charles I, faced charges of corruption, military incompetence, and monopolizing patronage. Bristol was targeted for diplomatic missteps during the failed Spanish Match negotiations, while Conway, a quieter but key figure, was implicated by association and poor counsel. Far from a mere legal reckoning, these proceedings signified Parliament's deepening resistance to unaccountable royal power, marking a flashpoint in the contest for constitutional balance during the early Stuart era. 91 pages, printed in double columns. Printed between 1809 and 1826, these historic documents are vivid extracts from Cobbett's State Trials; pages from the courtroom record that preserve the voices, arguments, and verdicts which helped shape the course of British justice and still echo through its constitutional legacy. Over two centuries old, each leaf is a tangible fragment of legal history, compelling, original, and rarely encountered outside institutional collections. These are not reprints or replicas, but authentic 19th-century printings that are rich in drama, and steeped in history. This particular trial report has been removed from a volume of Cobbett's State Trials and is now preserved in a modern card cover for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 15 x 25 cms. Category: State Trials; State Trials::Octavo; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages). …