9780259265115 - Full and Revised Report of the Eight Days' Trial in the Court of Queen's Bench on a Criminal Information Against John Sarsfield Casey at the ... 27th to December 5t... (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is an important historical document that gives a firsthand account of a libel trial in 1877 Ireland. It follows the prosecution of John Sarsfield Casey for alleged criminal libel against Patten Smith Bridge, the agent of a large estate. The trial became a flashpoint for class tensions and exposed the harsh realities of Irish tenant life under the existing Irish Land Code. The author provides compelling evidence of rampant poverty and destitution among the peasantry and the oppressive tactics used by some landlords to extract exorbitant rents. The book also highlights the role of the press in shaping public opinion and the importance of a fair and impartial jury system. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.