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Criminal Trials V2: The Gunpowder Plot (1835)

Criminal Trials V2: The Gunpowder Plot (1835)

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Presidents & Heads of StateGeneral LawGeneral Military History

ISBN10: 1436998093
ISBN13: 9781436998093
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 18 2008
Pages: 428
Weight: 1.75
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Criminal Trials V2: The Gunpowder Plot is a historical book written by David Jardine and first published in 1835. The book is a detailed account of the infamous Gunpowder Plot of 1605, which was an attempt by a group of English Catholics to blow up the Houses of Parliament and assassinate King James I. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the events leading up to the plot, including the political and religious tensions of the time, and the motivations of the conspirators. It also delves into the details of the plot itself, including the recruitment of key members, the acquisition of gunpowder, and the logistics of the planned attack.The book then goes on to describe the trials of the conspirators, including their interrogations, confessions, and eventual sentencing. Jardine provides a detailed analysis of the legal proceedings, including the use of torture to extract confessions, and the controversial decision to execute the conspirators.Throughout the book, Jardine draws on a wealth of historical sources, including contemporary accounts and trial transcripts, to provide a vivid and engaging narrative of this pivotal moment in English history. Criminal Trials V2: The Gunpowder Plot is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of England, the legal system, or the nature of political violence.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.

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