Thomas Erskine and Trial by Jury

by John Hostettler

Thomas Erskine (1750-1823) was by repute one of the greatest advocates ever to appear in an English court of law. As King's Counsel he was involved in many celebrated trials, including the prosecution of John Horne Took for high treason and of Queen ­Caroline for adultery.

His other notable achievements include the defence of Thomas Paine's Rights of Man, which cost him the post of Attorney-General to the Prince of Wales...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 190438059X
• ISBN13: 9781904380597
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Waterside Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"