The Tryal of William Penn & William Mead for Causing a Tumult by Don Carlos Seitz
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About this eBook
| Editor | Seitz, Don Carlos, 1862-1935 |
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| Title |
The Tryal of William Penn & William Mead for Causing a Tumult at the Sessions Held at the Old Bailey in London the 1st, 3d, 4th, and 5th of September 1670 |
| Credits |
Produced by David Garcia, Tiffany Vergon, William Flis, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "The Tryal of William Penn & William Mead for Causing a Tumult" by Don Carlos Seitz is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book documents a pivotal trial that took place in London in 1670, focusing on the prosecution of William Penn and William Mead for preaching without a license, which was considered a tumultuous act at the time. The narrative captures the tensions between authority and the right to free speech, illustrating the early struggles for religious and civil liberties in England. The trial revolves around Penn and Mead's arrest for conducting a peaceful assembly to preach Quaker beliefs after being denied entry to their meeting house. The court proceedings are filled with dramatic exchanges, highlighting the arbitrary nature of the legal system and the attempts by the judges to suppress the defendants' rights. Despite the pressure and intimidation from the court, the jury ultimately finds Penn guilty of speaking but acquits Mead, leading to the jurors being fined and imprisoned for their verdict. Through detailed accounts of the courtroom exchanges, Seitz showcases the fight for the principles of liberty and conscience that were emerging during this period, which would later resonate in the foundation of democratic rights. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | KD: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland |
| Subject | Mead, William, 1628-1713 -- Trials, litigation, etc. |
| Subject | Penn, William, 1644-1718 -- Trials, litigation, etc. |
| Subject | Freedom of speech -- England |
| Subject | Assembly, Right of -- England |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7360 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 6, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 70 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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