The Bloody Assize

The Bloody Assize PDF

Author: Edward Parry

Publisher: READ BOOKS

Published: 2006-11

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 9781406730746

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Originally published in 1913. Author: Henri Lichtenberger Language: English Keywords: History Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Keywords: English Keywords 1900s Language English Artwork

The Regicide's Widow

The Regicide's Widow PDF

Author: Antony Whitaker

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13:

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On 2 September 1685 Lady Alice Lisle was the last woman to be beheaded in England. The 67-year-old widow was accused of sheltering a clergyman involved in Monmouth's Rebellion. Her trial was the first of the infamous Bloody Assize and was characterised by Judge Jeffrey's vengeful attitude and bullying manner.