The Tyrannicide Brief

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

Auteurs

• Geoffrey Robertson

Paramètres

• 464 pages
• 17 heures de lecture

• Biographies et réflexions
• Fiction
• Histoire
• Nonfiction
• Sciences politiques & Politique

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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.

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• Année de publication: 2006
• Reliure: (souple)