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

By William Mead and William Penn

Book Overview

""The Trial of William Penn and William Mead: At The Old Bailey, 1670"" is a historical account of the trial of two Quakers, William Penn and William Mead, in London in 1670. The book is written by John Howel and provides a detailed description of the trial proceedings, including the charges against the defendants, the arguments made by the prosecution and defense, and the verdict of the jury. The trial was a landmark case in English history, as it tested the limits of freedom of speech and religion in the country. The defendants were accused of preaching Quakerism, which was considered a non-conformist religion at the time, and were charged with unlawful assembly and disturbing the peace. The book provides a fascinating insight into the legal system of the 17th century and the struggles faced by those who fought for religious freedom. It is a valuable resource for historians 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: 1104404354
• ISBN13: 9781104404352
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"