The Trial Of William Penn And William Mead: At The Old Bailey, 1670 (1670)

By John Howel

Book Overview

The Trial of William Penn and William Mead: At the Old Bailey, 1670 is a historical book written by John Howel. The book recounts the trial of two Quakers, William Penn and William Mead, who were accused of preaching their beliefs in public, which was considered illegal at the time. The trial took place in London in 1670, during the reign of King Charles II. The book provides a detailed account of the trial, including the arguments made by the prosecution and the defense, as well as the verdict and its aftermath. The trial was a landmark case in the history of religious freedom and freedom of speech, and the book provides an important insight into the legal and social context of the time. The book is a valuable resource for historians, legal scholars, and anyone interested in the history of civil liberties and human rights.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: 1165652684
• ISBN13: 9781165652686
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"