Publisher's Synopsis
Famous Trials of History is a book written by Earl of Birkenhead that delves into some of the most notorious trials in history. The book covers a wide range of cases from different time periods and countries, including the trial of Socrates in ancient Greece, the trial of Joan of Arc in medieval France, and the trial of Adolf Eichmann in post-World War II Israel. The author provides a detailed account of each trial, including the background of the case, the legal proceedings, and the verdict. He also explores the social and political context of each trial and how it impacted society at the time. The book is written in a clear and engaging style that makes it accessible to both legal scholars and general readers. It offers a fascinating insight into the workings of the legal system throughout history and highlights the often complex and controversial nature of justice. Overall, Famous Trials of History is a thought-provoking and informative read that will appeal to anyone interested in history, law, or true crime.1926. This book contains some trials in which the author was himself engaged for which it cannot be claimed that they fall into the category of �������famous�������. The treatment of the cases is untechnical throughout, so that the narratives may easily be comprehended by laymen. They belong to very different periods of English history, some of which are now remote and curious. One of the greatest lawyers of all time gives the reader the inside history of many famous trials. These stories are among the most dramatic and fascinating in the world, and includes such trials as: trial of Mary Queen of Scots, trial of Deacon Brodie, man who stole the king's crown, frauds of the Bank of Liverpool, and many others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
