9781334739927 - The Diary of Mr. Justice Rokeby (Classic Reprint): Printed From a Ms. In the Possession of Sir Henry Peek, Bart: Printed from a Ms. in the Possession of Sir Henry P... (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 17th-century diary reveals the inner workings of the English legal system and society during a turbulent period of political and religious change. It was written by Thomas Rokeby, a judge appointed to the King's Bench in 1699. Rokeby's observations and experiences, spanning nine circuits overseeing trials in various English counties, provide a firsthand account of the legal and social landscape, the state of prisons, prevalent crimes, and the challenges faced by the judiciary. The diary is a valuable historical document offering insights into the administration of justice and the lives of ordinary people in 17th-century England. 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.