The Tyrannicide Brief

The Story of the Man who sent Charles I to the Scaffold

Autori

• Geoffrey Robertson

Parametri

• 464 pagine
• 17 ore di lettura

• Biografie e pensieri
• Narrativa
• Saggistica
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Storia

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The narrative centers on John Cooke, a radical barrister tasked with the unprecedented challenge of prosecuting King Charles I in 1649. Despite his humble beginnings as the son of a poor farmer, Cooke's remarkable skill and audacity lead him to navigate the complexities of a trial that ultimately culminates in the establishment of the English republic. The story highlights themes of justice, courage, and the struggle against authority in a pivotal moment of English history.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2006

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