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The Tyrannicide Brief

The Story of the Man who sent Charles I to the Scaffold

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The narrative centers on John Cooke, a radical barrister tasked with the unprecedented challenge of prosecuting King Charles I in 1649. Despite his humble beginnings as the son of a poor farmer, Cooke's remarkable skill and audacity lead him to navigate the complexities of a trial that ultimately culminates in the establishment of the English republic. The story highlights themes of justice, courage, and the struggle against authority in a pivotal moment of English history.

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The Tyrannicide Brief, Geoffrey Robertson

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2006
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The Story of the Man who sent Charles I to the Scaffold
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English
Released
2006
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Paperback
Pages
464
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9780099459194
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The narrative centers on John Cooke, a radical barrister tasked with the unprecedented challenge of prosecuting King Charles I in 1649. Despite his humble beginnings as the son of a poor farmer, Cooke's remarkable skill and audacity lead him to navigate the complexities of a trial that ultimately culminates in the establishment of the English republic. The story highlights themes of justice, courage, and the struggle against authority in a pivotal moment of English history.