State Trials, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint): Or, a Collection of the Most Interesting Trials, Prior to the Revolution of 1688; Reviewed and ... Reviewed and Illustrated (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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State Trials, Vol. 2 collects the most interesting pre‑Revolution trials with clear context, summaries, and notes for readers who love legal history.

This edition, reviewed and illustrated by Samuel March Phillipps, guides you through dramatic cases from the late 17th century. It presents the people, the charges, and the courtroom realities in a way that helps you understand how these trials shaped English law and politics.

• Key trials before 1688, including high treason and attempted conspiracies.


• Explained charges, evidence, and courtroom procedures of the era.


• Notes and commentary that place each case in its historical context.


• Profiles of judges, lawyers, and political figures involved in the proceedings.

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