The Life Of Thomas Muir: Who Was Tried For Sedition Before The High Court Of Justiciary In Scotland, And Sentenced To Transportation For Fourteen Year
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ISBN10: 1437287174
ISBN13: 9781437287172
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 172
Weight: 0.52
Height: 0.37 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781437287172
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 172
Weight: 0.52
Height: 0.37 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of Thomas Muir is a biographical work written by Peter Mackenzie in 1831. The book details the life of Thomas Muir, a Scottish lawyer and political reformer who was tried for sedition before the High Court of Justiciary in Scotland in 1793. Muir was sentenced to transportation for fourteen years for his political activism, which included advocating for universal suffrage and democratic government.The book explores Muir's early life, education, and legal career, as well as his involvement in the Scottish reform movement. Mackenzie describes Muir's trial and the events leading up to it, including his association with other reformers and his publication of political writings.The Life of Thomas Muir also delves into Muir's experiences in exile, including his time in Australia and France. Mackenzie explores Muir's continued political activism from abroad and his eventual return to Scotland after his sentence was commuted.Overall, The Life of Thomas Muir provides a detailed and informative account of the life and political career of one of Scotland's most important reformers.With A Full Report Of His Trial.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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