9780243436330 - Cobbett's Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High Treason and Other Crimes and Misdemeanors from the Earliest Period to the Year of the Reign o... (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the pivotal case of Richard Thompson, a clergyman who faced charges of high treason in 1680. The case holds immense historical significance in understanding the complex relationship between Parliament, the monarchy, and the judiciary during the reign of Charles II. The author delves into the nuances of privilege of Parliament, shedding light on the extent to which the House of Commons could imprison individuals for actions they deemed to be contemptuous. Through a meticulous examination of the trial proceedings and the political context of the time, this book offers insights into the ongoing struggle for power between different branches of government and the fundamental principles of justice that shaped English law. 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.