His Grace The Steward And Trial Of Peers

A Novel Inquiry Into A Special Branch Of Constitutional Government (1907)

von Leveson William Vernon Harcourt

512 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""His Grace The Steward And Trial Of Peers"" is a historical novel written by Harcourt, Leveson William Vernon in 1907. The book is an inquiry into a special branch of constitutional government, and it explores the trial of peers in England during the 18th and 19th centuries. The story follows the life of the Duke of St. Ives, who is appointed as the Steward of the Chiltern Hundreds. As the Steward, he is responsible for overseeing the trial of peers who have been accused of crimes. The novel provides a detailed account of the legal procedures involved in such trials, as well as the political and social context in which they took place. The book also explores themes of justice, power, and corruption, as the Duke navigates the complex world of English politics and law. Overall, ""His Grace The Steward And Trial Of Peers"" is a fascinating historical novel that offers a unique perspective on the workings of the English legal system and the role of the aristocracy in 18th and 19th century England.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9781104176273
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 20.03.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC