Complete State Trials of the Tudor Era

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This book documents all known capital trials during the Tudor dynasty, highlighting the rarity of legal representation for the accused, who often had to defend themselves. It includes detailed accounts of trials that were typically omitted from biographies, addressing a gap in literature for readers interested in Tudor history. The compilation stems from various sources, noting that except for a few missing cases, it covers all available trial records, especially from the reign of Elizabeth I, when record-keeping improved. The text illustrates the evolution of Tudor law from the monarch's will to established legal norms.  

ISBN 978-1-62894-376-4 State Trials.

Algora Publishing. New York. 2018.