A Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High Treason and Other Crimes and Misdemeanors from the Earliest Period to the Year 1789, ... 16 Charles I. to 1 Charles II., 1640 1649 - Softcover
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That John lord Finch, baron of Fordwich, lord-keeper of the Great Seal of England, shall be accused in this house, in the name of all the Commons of England, of high-treason, and other great Misdemeanors.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, a collection of impeachment cases from the reigns of King James I and King Charles I, presents the transcripts of the trials of a Lord Chancellor, two Archbishops, three Bishops, and seven members of the House of Commons. It offers a unique insight into the high stakes legal and political battles that shaped the turbulent early 17th century in Britain. The documents, sourced from contemporary government records, shed light on the complex interplay between the monarchy, the judiciary, and Parliament. The trials expose the tensions between the Crown's prerogatives and the growing power of the elected representatives of the people. Through the testimonies and arguments presented in court, the reader gains an understanding of the legal bases for the charges of treason, sedition, and abuse of power. The book also offers insights into the broader historical and religious context of the period, as the rise of Puritanism and the struggle for religious freedom collided with the established order of the Church of England. The trials provide a lens through which to observe the personal dramas and political machinations that characterized this era of transition. 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. Seller Inventory # 9780259192619_0
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