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A Narrative of Facts, Relating to a Prosecution for High Treason (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Holcroft, Thomas

 
9781334101441: A Narrative of Facts, Relating to a Prosecution for High Treason (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This fascinating book is an account of the trial of Thomas Holcroft, a political reformer and prominent figure of the radical wing of the movement for parliamentary reform in 18th-century England. It sets out the author's arguments for the necessity of reform, the bloody suppression of dissent at the time, and the public outcry that ensued. The author provides an impassioned defense of his beliefs and offers a unique perspective on the political climate of the period, with the trial itself serving as a microcosm of the deep divisions and tensions that existed in society at that time. Through a vivid portrayal of events, this book shines a light on the historical struggle for democratic rights and the continuing fight for social justice.

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