A Narrative Of Facts, Relating To A Prosecution For High Treason Including The Address To The Jury, Which The Court Refused To Hear (1795)

“”A Narrative of Facts, Relating to a Prosecution for High Treason”” is a historical account written by Thomas Holcroft in 1795. The book provides an in-depth description of the author’s experience of being accused of high treason and prosecuted in court. Holcroft was a prominent figure in the literary and theatrical world of the late 18th century and was known for his radical political views. The book includes the address to the jury, which the court refused to hear, and provides an insight into the political climate of the time, including the French Revolution and the fear of radicalism in England. The book is a valuable source for historians and scholars interested in the history of political trials and the struggle for civil liberties in the late 18th century.With Letters To The Attorney General, Lord Chief Justice Eyre, Mr. Sergeant Adair, The Honorable Thomas Erskine, And Vicary Gibbs And The Defense.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.