9780259288633 - A Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High Treason and Other Crimes and Misdemeanors From the Earliest Period to the Year 1783, ... 2-13 Charles... (3 resultados)

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

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

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers to 17th-century England, during the tumultuous aftermath of the English Civil War. It delves into the High Court of Justice's trial of Colonel Eusebius Andrewes, a prominent Royalist, for his alleged involvement in a plot to overthrow the newly established Commonwealth. Through meticulous examination of court documents, including Andrewes's own narrative, the book reconstructs the trial's dramatic events. It analyzes the charges against Andrewes, including his communication with exiled Royalists and his support for a Scottish invasion. The author explores the legal and political complexities of the trial, shedding light on the fragile state of English law and the challenges of establishing a new republic. By examining the motivations and actions of Andrewes and his accusers, this book contributes to our understanding of the deep divisions and uncertainties that characterized this pivotal period in English history. 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.