The Three Trials Of William Hone: To Which Is Added The Trial By Jury (1818) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120206299)

The Three Trials of William Hone is a historical book written by William Hone himself and published in 1818. The book recounts the three famous trials that Hone went through in 1817, which were considered significant in the history of freedom of speech in England. The trials were a result of Hone's publication of political parodies that criticized the government and the Church of England. The book provides a detailed account of the trials, including the speeches made by Hone and the judges' verdicts. The first trial was for publishing a parody of the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and the Ten Commandments. The second trial was for publishing a parody of the litany, and the third trial was for publishing a parody of the trial of Queen Caroline. Hone's defense in all three trials was that he was exercising his right to freedom of speech and that his parodies were not intended to be blasphemous or seditious. The book also includes Hone's Trial by Jury, which he wrote after the trials. In this work, Hone argues that trial by jury is a fundamental right of English citizens and that it should not be taken away by the government. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of free speech and the role of the jury system in English law.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.

Author: William Hone
ISBN-10: 1120206294
ISBN-13: 9781120206299
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/24/2009
Pages: 164
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d