State Trials Of Mary, Queen Of Scots; Sir Walter Raleigh; And Captain William Kidd (1899)

By Charles Edward Lloyd

Book Overview

""State Trials of Mary, Queen of Scots; Sir Walter Raleigh; and Captain William Kidd"" is a historical book written by Charles Edward Lloyd in 1899. The book provides a detailed account of the state trials of three prominent figures in British history. The first section of the book focuses on the trial of Mary, Queen of Scots, who was accused of plotting against Queen Elizabeth I and was eventually executed. The second section covers the trial of Sir Walter Raleigh, who was accused of treason and was also executed. The third section of the book focuses on the trial of Captain William Kidd, who was accused of piracy and was eventually hanged. The book provides a comprehensive look at the legal proceedings of each trial, including the evidence presented and the arguments made by both the prosecution and the defense. The author also provides historical context for each trial, giving readers a deeper understanding of the political and social climate of the time. Overall, ""State Trials of Mary, Queen of Scots; Sir Walter Raleigh; and Captain William Kidd"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in British history and the legal system of the time. The book is well-researched and provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives and trials of three important figures in British history.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: 1165918749
• ISBN13: 9781165918744
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"