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The Trial of William Penn and William Mead
For Causing a Tumult, at the Sessions Held at the Old Bailey in London (1919)
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The trial of two Quakers in 1670 marks a pivotal moment in English legal history, as it introduced the principle of jury nullification. Written by William Penn, one of the defendants, this historical account provides a firsthand perspective on the trial proceedings and its broader implications for religious freedom and legal reform. The book features transcripts and Penn's insights, making it an essential resource for those interested in the evolution of the English legal system. Its reprint aims to preserve this culturally significant work.
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- Title
- The Trial of William Penn and William Mead
- Subtitle
- For Causing a Tumult, at the Sessions Held at the Old Bailey in London (1919)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Penn, William Mead
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 56
- ISBN13
- 9781437343120
- Category
- Legal literature
- Description
- The trial of two Quakers in 1670 marks a pivotal moment in English legal history, as it introduced the principle of jury nullification. Written by William Penn, one of the defendants, this historical account provides a firsthand perspective on the trial proceedings and its broader implications for religious freedom and legal reform. The book features transcripts and Penn's insights, making it an essential resource for those interested in the evolution of the English legal system. Its reprint aims to preserve this culturally significant work.