Factum Of The Earl Of Arran: Touching The Restitution Of The Duchy Of Chatelherault, 1684 (1843)

By James Hamilton

Book Overview

Factum of the Earl of Arran: Touching the Restitution of the Duchy of Chatelherault, 1684 (1843) is a historical document written by James Hamilton, the Earl of Arran. The book provides a detailed account of the legal dispute between Hamilton and the Duke of Hamilton over the ownership of the Duchy of Chatelherault, which was a territory in Scotland. The dispute arose after the death of the previous Duke of Hamilton, who had bequeathed the Duchy to his daughter, Anne Hamilton. However, the Earl of Arran claimed that he was the rightful heir to the Duchy, as he was the son of the previous Duke's elder brother. The book contains a detailed analysis of the legal arguments put forward by both parties, as well as the evidence presented in court. It also provides insights into the political and social context of the time, including the power struggles between the different factions in Scotland. The Factum of the Earl of Arran is an important historical document that sheds light on the legal and political issues of 17th-century Scotland.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120619238
• ISBN13: 9781120619235
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"