{"product_id":"memoirs-of-the-life-of-judge-jeffrys-sometime-lord-high-chancellor-of-england-9781432540036","title":"Memoirs Of The Life Of Judge Jeffrys: Sometime Lord High Chancellor Of England","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Humphry William Woolrych\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Diaries \u0026amp; Journals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMemoirs Of The Life Of Judge Jeffrys: Sometime Lord High Chancellor Of England is a biographical account of the life of Judge Jeffreys, who served as the Lord High Chancellor of England during the 17th century. The book is written by Humphry William Woolrych, a renowned legal historian and barrister, who provides a detailed account of Judge Jeffreys' life, career, and controversial legacy.The book covers Jeffreys' early life, his education, and his rise to prominence in the legal profession. It also explores his role in the notorious Bloody Assizes, where he presided over the trials of those accused of participating in the Monmouth Rebellion. Jeffreys' reputation as a brutal and biased judge is examined in detail, as is his eventual downfall and exile.Throughout the book, Woolrych provides a balanced and nuanced perspective on Jeffreys' life and career, drawing on a wide range of primary sources to paint a vivid picture of this complex and controversial figure. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the English legal system, as well as those interested in the social and political history of England during the 17th century.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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kessinger Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47612704882839,"sku":"9781432540036","price":3702.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781432540036.webp?v=1775079797","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/memoirs-of-the-life-of-judge-jeffrys-sometime-lord-high-chancellor-of-england-9781432540036","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}