Publisher's Synopsis
Famous Trials of History by Earl of Birkenhead is a comprehensive collection of some of the most intriguing and significant legal cases in history. The book covers a wide range of cases from different eras and regions, including famous trials such as the trial of Socrates, the trial of Joan of Arc, the trial of Charles I, and the trial of Oscar Wilde.The book provides a detailed account of each trial, including the background, the legal proceedings, and the verdict. It also includes excerpts from important speeches and documents related to the trials, as well as commentary on the significance of the cases.In addition to its historical value, Famous Trials of History also offers insights into the evolution of the legal system and the concept of justice. It highlights the ways in which legal proceedings have changed over time and how they have been influenced by social and political factors.Overall, Famous Trials of History is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in legal history, the evolution of the justice system, or the human stories behind some of the most famous trials in history.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.
