The Case Of Thomas Lord Cochrane (1814)

von Great Britain Court Of King's Bench

112 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Case of Thomas Lord Cochrane is a legal document published in 1814 by the Court of King's Bench in Great Britain. The book details the trial and conviction of Thomas Lord Cochrane, a British naval hero and politician, for his alleged involvement in a stock fraud scheme known as the Great Stock Exchange Fraud of 1814.The case was widely publicized at the time and caused a great deal of controversy, as many believed that Cochrane was innocent and that the trial was politically motivated. The book contains transcripts of the trial, including witness testimony and legal arguments, as well as a detailed account of the evidence presented against Cochrane.Despite his protestations of innocence, Cochrane was found guilty and sentenced to imprisonment, fines, and public disgrace. However, he continued to maintain his innocence and eventually won a pardon from the King in 1832.The Case of Thomas Lord Cochrane is an important historical document that sheds light on the legal system and political climate of early 19th century Britain, as well as the life and legacy of one of the country's most celebrated naval heroes.Containing The History Of The Hoax, The Trial, The Proceedings In The House Of Commons, And The Meetings Of The Electors Of Westminster.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: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Tatsachenberichte, wahre Begebenheiten Kriege und Schlachten
• ISBN: 9781104482237
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.05.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC