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The Trial Of Josiah Phillips For A Libel On The Duke Of Cumberland; And The Proceedings Previous Thereto, Arising Out Of The Suicide Of Sellis In 1810

The Trial Of Josiah Phillips For A Libel On The Duke Of Cumberland; And The Proceedings Previous Thereto, Arising Out Of The Suicide Of Sellis In 1810

Phillips, Josiah
Augustus, Ernest

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ISBN10: 1163590355
ISBN13: 9781163590355
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.29 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Trial of Josiah Phillips for a Libel on the Duke of Cumberland; and the Proceedings Previous Thereto, Arising out of the Suicide of Sellis in 1810 is a historical account of a high-profile trial that took place in 1810. The book is written by Josiah Phillips, the defendant in the trial, who was accused of writing and publishing a libelous pamphlet about the Duke of Cumberland, a prominent member of the British royal family.The book provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the trial, including the suicide of a man named Sellis, which was allegedly linked to the Duke of Cumberland. Phillips argues that his pamphlet was not libelous but rather a legitimate critique of the Duke's actions and character.The trial itself is described in great detail, including the arguments made by Phillips and his legal team, as well as the evidence presented by the prosecution. The book also includes transcripts of the testimony given by witnesses, providing a fascinating insight into the legal system of the time.Overall, The Trial of Josiah Phillips for a Libel on the Duke of Cumberland is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the political and social climate of early 19th century Britain, as well as the workings of the legal system during that period.This scarce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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