Celebrated Trials Of All Countries - John Jay Smith - Bog

""Celebrated Trials Of All Countries: And Remarkable Cases Of Criminal Jurisprudence"" is a book written by John Jay Smith in 1836. The book is a collection of some of the most famous trials and criminal cases from all over the world. It includes cases from England, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, and the United States. The book covers a wide range of crimes, including murder, theft, forgery, treason, and witchcraft. Each case is presented in detail, with a description of the crime, the trial, and the verdict. The author also provides background information on the accused and the victims, as well as the social and political context of each case.Some of the most notable cases included in the book are the trial of Marie Antoinette, the Salem witch trials, the trial of William Burke and William Hare, who were accused of murdering people and selling their bodies to medical schools, and the trial of Aaron Burr, who was accused of plotting to overthrow the United States government.Overall, ""Celebrated Trials Of All Countries: And Remarkable Cases Of Criminal Jurisprudence"" is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique insight into the history of criminal justice around the world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime, legal history, or the social and cultural context of criminal trials.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.