Publisher's Synopsis
""Select Cases Before The King's Council in the Star Chamber, Commonly Called the Court of Star Chamber A.D. 1477-1509"" is a historical book written by Isaac Saunders Leadam. The book provides a detailed account of the proceedings of the Court of Star Chamber during the reign of King Henry VII of England, from 1477 to 1509. The Court of Star Chamber was a judicial body that dealt with cases related to perjury, forgery, fraud, and other crimes that were considered too serious for the regular courts to handle. The book contains a selection of cases that were heard by the Court of Star Chamber during this period, including cases of murder, treason, and corruption. Each case is presented in detail, with a summary of the evidence, the arguments presented by the prosecution and defense, and the final verdict. The book also includes a brief history of the Court of Star Chamber and its role in the English legal system. This book is an important resource for historians, legal scholars, and anyone interested in the history of English law and the workings of the Court of Star Chamber.""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.
