State Trials, Political and Social. Volume 1 (of 2)
Stephen, Harry Lushington, 1860-1945
State Trials, Political and Social. Volume 1 (of 2) - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2008-12-13
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Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.)
"State Trials, Political and Social. Volume 1 (of 2)" by Harry Lushington Stephen is a historical account published in the late 19th century. This volume compiles a selection of significant state trials, with particular emphasis on their political and social ramifications, from notable figures such as Sir Walter Raleigh and Charles I. The book aims to illuminate the context and intricacies of these trials, connecting them with contemporary historical events and societal beliefs. The opening of the work sets the tone for a meticulous exploration of state trials, beginning with a detailed introduction that outlines the selection process for the cases included in the volume, with a focus on the trials of Sir Walter Raleigh and others. The text discusses the political climate of the time, including Raleigh's interactions with influential figures and his subsequent trial for treason amidst a backdrop of conspiracy and shifting allegiances. The narrative is framed as an examination of the trials not only as legal proceedings but as reflections of broader political tensions and societal attitudes, especially the significance of political dissent and accusations during the transitional period in early 17th-century England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Trials -- Great Britain
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State Trials, Political and Social. Volume 1 (of 2) - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2008-12-13
Produced by David Garcia, Brownfox and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.) Produced by David Garcia, Brownfox and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.)
"State Trials, Political and Social. Volume 1 (of 2)" by Harry Lushington Stephen is a historical account published in the late 19th century. This volume compiles a selection of significant state trials, with particular emphasis on their political and social ramifications, from notable figures such as Sir Walter Raleigh and Charles I. The book aims to illuminate the context and intricacies of these trials, connecting them with contemporary historical events and societal beliefs. The opening of the work sets the tone for a meticulous exploration of state trials, beginning with a detailed introduction that outlines the selection process for the cases included in the volume, with a focus on the trials of Sir Walter Raleigh and others. The text discusses the political climate of the time, including Raleigh's interactions with influential figures and his subsequent trial for treason amidst a backdrop of conspiracy and shifting allegiances. The narrative is framed as an examination of the trials not only as legal proceedings but as reflections of broader political tensions and societal attitudes, especially the significance of political dissent and accusations during the transitional period in early 17th-century England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Trials -- Great Britain
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