ISBN: 9781331345800 - state trials, vol. 1 of 2: or, a collection of the most interesting trials, prior to the revolution of 1688, reviewed and illustrated (classic reprint) (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 presents a unique insight into a series of trials that marked a defining moment in English history. The trials of Sir Nicholas Throckmorton, the Duke of Norfolk, the Earl of Essex, and the Earl of Southampton, held between 1554 and 1601, showcased overt acts of treason such as conspiring to deprive the Queen of her regal power, and devising plans to seize the Tower of London. Through firsthand accounts and legal analysis, this book presents the evidence and arguments used in these trials, revealing the complex political landscape of the Tudor era. It also examines the evolution of treason law, challenging long-held assumptions about the fairness of trials during this period. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in English legal and political history, offering a comprehensive overview of some of the most pivotal trials in shaping the nation's constitutional development. 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. …