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The Trial of William Penn and William Mead

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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781162710990
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 34
  • Original Price: USD 17.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 78 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): General

The Trial of William Penn and William Mead is a historical account of one of the most famous trials in English history. The book is a collection of various documents and testimonies from the trial, which took place in 1670. The trial was held in London's Old Bailey, and it was a landmark case that helped establish the right to free speech and religious freedom. The two defendants, William Penn and William Mead, were Quakers who had been arrested for preaching their beliefs in public. They were charged with disturbing the peace and causing a public disturbance. The trial was presided over by the Lord Mayor of London, who was determined to make an example of the Quakers. The book includes a detailed account of the trial, including transcripts of the speeches made by the defendants and their lawyers. It also includes testimony from witnesses who were present at the trial, as well as letters and other documents related to the case. The Trial of William Penn and William Mead is an important historical document that sheds light on the struggle for religious freedom and free speech in England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of civil liberties and the fight for justice.PEN. Shall I plead to an Indictment that hath no Foundation in Law? If it contain that Law you say I have broken, why should you decline to produce that Law, since it will be impossible for the Jury to determine, or agree to bring in their Verdict, who have not the Law produced, by which they should measure the Truth of this Indictment, and the Guilt, or contrary of my Fact?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.

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