A Selection of Cases, Vol. 1: From the State Trials; Trials for Treason
Language: English
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Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of treason laws in England. It examines the changing nature of treason from the time of Edward III to Henry VIII. The author traces the ways in which the definition of treason expanded from plots against the king's life to include acts against the government. The book also discusses the role of the aristocracy in shaping the development of treason laws and the impact of forfeiture on the law's development. The author argues that the expansion of treason laws was driven by a desire to protect the monarchy and maintain political stability. This book provides a valuable insight into the historical development of treason laws and their impact on English society. 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.…
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- Title
- A Selection of Cases, Vol. 1: From the State Trials; Trials for Treason
- Author
- J. W. Willis-Bund
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
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- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1331291852
- ISBN 13
- 9781331291855
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- Modern History of UK and Ireland
The following pages are an attempt to supply a want which I have often felt in the course of teaching. Again and again the question is asked, Where is the authority for such a proposition to be found? It is easy enough to say the Statute Book, or the State Trials, but to refer a student to either of those works has the effect of deterring him from ever again seeking for original information. My object in this book has therefore been twofold, to place within a small compass the authorities upon which certain points of constitutional law depend, and thus to enable the student to refer to the authorities himself, and form his own opinion upon them. In the generality of cases students do not do this, but form their opinions from the author, whoever he may be, whose work they are for the time studying.
I can make no higher claim for this book than that of a compilation, and no one is more sensible than I am how much, even as a compilation, it might be improved by original research into records and cases that are not reported in the ordinary books. But my object has been not so much to seek out new materials as to utilize old materials that are accessible to everyone.
I am also sensible of many errors both of commission and omission. N 0 amount of care in a book of this nature could prevent some errors creeping in, and although I have done my best to ensure accuracy I can only flatter myself that I have avoided any very serious inaccuracy.
The law of treason was selected as the first subject to be dealt with from its interest and importance; and I have thought it well to confine the present volume to trials for treason before the ordinary courts, leaving the cases of impeachment for treason to be dealt with under the general head of proceedings in Parliament.
I have gone at some length into that kind of treason that relates to religion; as in the ordinary constitutional histories so little is said on the subject, it is only fair to those who perished on the scaffold or in rebellion against the government, that the nature of the government against which they rebelled should be seen in its true colours; and as no fair idea of the incidence of the law of treason can be obtained that does not take into account not only the law as to political, but also as to religious offences.
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