Crimes and Trials of the Century [2 volumes] [2 volumes]

Crimes and Trials of the Century [2 volumes] [2 volumes]

Author: Frankie Y. Bailey

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2007-10-30

Total Pages: 745

ISBN-13: 1573569739

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What do O. J. Simpson, the Lindbergh baby, and Gary Gilmore have in common? They were all the focus of famous crimes and/or trials in the United States. In this two-volume set, historical and contemporary cases that not only shocked the nation but that also became a part of the popular and legal culture of the United States are discussed in vivid, and sometimes shocking, detail. Each chapter focuses on a different crime or trial and explores the ways in which each became famous in its own time. The fascinating cast of characters, the outrageous crimes, the involvement of the media, the actions of the police, and the trials that often surprised combine to offer here one of the most comprehensive sets of books available on the subject of famous U.S. crimes and trials. The public seems fascinated by crime. News and popular media sources provide a steady diet of stories, footage, and photographs about the misfortunes of others in order to satisfy this appetite. Murder, rape, terrorism, gang-related activities, and other violent crimes are staples. Various crime events are presented in the news every day, but most of what is covered is quickly forgotten. In contrast, some crimes left a lasting impression on the American psyche. Some examples include the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the bombing of the Murrah building in Oklahoma City, and the September 11th attacks. These events, and other significant cases, are immediately or on reflection talked about as crimes of the century. They earn this title not only because they generate enormous publicity, but because of their impact on American culture: they help define historical eras, influence public opinion about crime, change legal process, and focus concern about important social issues. They seep into many other shared aspects of social life: public conversation, fiction and nonfiction, songs, poems, films, and folk tales. This set focuses on the many crimes of the century of the last 100 years. In vivid detail, each crime is laid out, the investigation is discussed, the media reaction is described, the trial (if there was one) is narrated, the resolution is explored, and the significance of the case in terms of its social, political, popular, and legal relevance is examined. Illustrations and sidebars are scattered throughout to enliven the text; print and electronic resources for further reading and research are offered for those wishing to dig deeper. Cases include the Scopes Monkey trial, Ted Bundy, Timothy McVeigh, O.J. Simpson, Leopold and Loeb, Fatty Arbuckle, Al Capone, JonBenet Ramsey, the Lacy Peterson murder, Abu Ghraib, Columbine and more.


Trials of the Century [2 Volumes]

Trials of the Century [2 Volumes]

Author: Scott P. Johnson

Publisher: ABC-CLIO

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1598842617

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This comprehensive set of essays documents the most important criminal, civil, and political trials in the United States from colonial times to the present, examining their impact on both legal history and popular culture. Crime and punishment are of perennial interest across the human species. Trials of the Century: An Encyclopedia of Popular Culture and the Law examines some of the most important (and infamous) cases in American history, placing them in both historical and legal context. Among the landmark cases considered in these two volumes are the 1692 Salem Witch Trials, the Scopes "Monkey" Trial, and the O.J. Simpson murder trial. A number of civil lawsuits and political trials are also included, such as the impeachment trials of Presidents Andrew Johnson and William Jefferson Clinton. Entries in the encyclopedia detail the events leading to each trial and introduce the key players, with a focus on judges, lawyers, witnesses, defendants, victims, media, and the public. In addition, the aftermath of the trial and its impact are analyzed from a scholarly, yet straightforward, perspective, emphasizing how the trial affected the law and society at large. Chronological essays on American "trials of the century" from the colonial period to the modern era A chronology of famous cases and U.S. legal development An introductory essay on the links between law and pop culture Case profiles for selected cases placing them in context Biographies of key figures A bibliography of literature from the fields of law, politics, and popular culture


TRIALS OF THE CHURCH OR THE PE

TRIALS OF THE CHURCH OR THE PE

Author: William 1822-1903 Gleeson

Publisher: Wentworth Press

Published: 2016-08-27

Total Pages: 594

ISBN-13: 9781371648275

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The Trials of the Church; Or, the Persecutors of Religion Volume 2

The Trials of the Church; Or, the Persecutors of Religion Volume 2

Author: Gleeson William 1822-1903

Publisher: Hardpress Publishing

Published: 2013-06

Total Pages: 600

ISBN-13: 9781314541441

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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.


Trials of the Century [2 volumes]

Trials of the Century [2 volumes]

Author: Scott P. Johnson

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2010-10-06

Total Pages: 858

ISBN-13: 1598842625

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This comprehensive set of essays documents the most important criminal, civil, and political trials in the United States from colonial times to the present, examining their impact on both legal history and popular culture. Crime and punishment are of perennial interest across the human species. Trials of the Century: An Encyclopedia of Popular Culture and the Law examines some of the most important (and infamous) cases in American history, placing them in both historical and legal context. Among the landmark cases considered in these two volumes are the 1692 Salem Witch Trials, the Scopes "Monkey" Trial, and the O.J. Simpson murder trial. A number of civil lawsuits and political trials are also included, such as the impeachment trials of Presidents Andrew Johnson and William Jefferson Clinton. Entries in the encyclopedia detail the events leading to each trial and introduce the key players, with a focus on judges, lawyers, witnesses, defendants, victims, media, and the public. In addition, the aftermath of the trial and its impact are analyzed from a scholarly, yet straightforward, perspective, emphasizing how the trial affected the law and society at large.


The Undefendable Trial 2 Volume 2

The Undefendable Trial 2 Volume 2

Author: James Coghill

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-05-14

Total Pages: 628

ISBN-13: 9781720316244

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This is my second trial and what happened next. Once again I face a 155 year prison sentence.


A New Abridgement and Critical Review of the State Trials. Wherein Are Inserted, Several Trials Not in Any Other Collection. Also, Some Trials That Were Taken in Haste and Scarce Intelligible, Are Brought Into Regular Order of 2; Volume 1

A New Abridgement and Critical Review of the State Trials. Wherein Are Inserted, Several Trials Not in Any Other Collection. Also, Some Trials That Were Taken in Haste and Scarce Intelligible, Are Brought Into Regular Order of 2; Volume 1

Author: Thomas Salmon

Publisher: Gale Ecco, Print Editions

Published: 2018-04-25

Total Pages: 538

ISBN-13: 9781385715857

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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars. This collection reveals the history of English common law and Empire law in a vastly changing world of British expansion. Dominating the legal field is the Commentaries of the Law of England by Sir William Blackstone, which first appeared in 1765. Reference works such as almanacs and catalogues continue to educate us by revealing the day-to-day workings of society. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library T106465 Titlepages in red and black. Dublin: printed by and for R. Reilly, and and sold by the booksellers, 1737. 2v.([4],918p.); 2°


A New Abridgement and Critical Review of the State Trials. Wherein Are Inserted, Several Trials Not in Any Other Collection. Also, Some Trials That Were Taken in Haste and Scarce Intelligible, Are Brought Into Regular Order of 2; Volume 2

A New Abridgement and Critical Review of the State Trials. Wherein Are Inserted, Several Trials Not in Any Other Collection. Also, Some Trials That Were Taken in Haste and Scarce Intelligible, Are Brought Into Regular Order of 2; Volume 2

Author: Thomas Salmon

Publisher: Gale Ecco, Print Editions

Published: 2018-04-25

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781385715864

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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars. This collection reveals the history of English common law and Empire law in a vastly changing world of British expansion. Dominating the legal field is the Commentaries of the Law of England by Sir William Blackstone, which first appeared in 1765. Reference works such as almanacs and catalogues continue to educate us by revealing the day-to-day workings of society. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library T106465 Titlepages in red and black. Dublin: printed by and for R. Reilly, and and sold by the booksellers, 1737. 2v.([4],918p.); 2°


A New and Compleat Collection of the Most Remarkable Trials for Adultery, &c. From the Time of Henry VIII. to the Present Period. ... Containing, a Great Variety of Important and Interesting Trials of 2; Volume 2

A New and Compleat Collection of the Most Remarkable Trials for Adultery, &c. From the Time of Henry VIII. to the Present Period. ... Containing, a Great Variety of Important and Interesting Trials of 2; Volume 2

Author: Multiple Contributors

Publisher: Gale Ecco, Print Editions

Published: 2018-04-25

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 9781385896372

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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars. Rich in titles on English life and social history, this collection spans the world as it was known to eighteenth-century historians and explorers. Titles include a wealth of travel accounts and diaries, histories of nations from throughout the world, and maps and charts of a world that was still being discovered. Students of the War of American Independence will find fascinating accounts from the British side of conflict. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ Bodleian Library (Oxford) T175927 London: printed for J. Fleeming, 1780. 2v.; 12°