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Book Synopsis: Charles I waged civil wars that cost one in ten Englishmen their lives. But in 1649 Parliament was hard put to find a lawyer with the skill and daring to prosecute a King who claimed to be above the law: in the end the man they briefed was the radical lawyer John Cooke. His Puritan conscience, political vision, and love of civil liberties gave him the courage to bring the King's trial to its dramatic conclusion: the English Republic. He would pay dearly for it: Charles I was beheaded, but eleven years later Cooke himself was arrested, tried, and brutally executed at the hands of Charles II.
Geoffrey Robertson, an internationally renowned human rights lawyer, provides a vivid new reading of the tumultuous Civil War years, exposing long-hidden truths: that the King was guilty as charged, that his execution was necessary to establish the sovereignty of Parliament, that the regicide trials were rigged and their victims should be seen as national heroes.
John Cooke sacrificed his own life to make tyranny a crime. His trial of Charles I, the first trial of a head of state for waging war on his own people, became a forerunner of the trials of Augusto Pinochet, Slobodan Milosevic, and Saddam Hussein. This is a superb work of history that casts a revelatory light on some of the most important issues of our time.
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Discover the gripping story of the man who dared to challenge a King and sent Charles I to the scaffold. In "The Tyrannicide Brief," internationally renowned human rights lawyer Geoffrey Robertson brings to life the tumultuous Civil War years, exposing long-hidden truths about the guilt of the King and the necessity of his execution. This vivid account reveals John Cooke, a radical lawyer with a Puritan conscience and love for civil liberties, who fearlessly prosecuted the King and helped establish the sovereignty of Parliament. His bravery and sacrifice paved the way for future trials of tyrants around the world, making this book a must-read for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in the pursuit of justice.
With its meticulously researched and compelling narrative, "The Tyrannicide Brief" sheds new light on an era that shaped the course of history. Robertson's expertise as a human rights lawyer brings a unique perspective to this account, highlighting the significance of Charles I's trial and execution in establishing the rule of law. By uncovering the rigged regicide trials, Robertson presents the victims as national heroes and showcases their importance in championing civil liberties.
Are you a lover of history and politics? Dive into the captivating pages of "The Tyrannicide Brief" and uncover a narrative that parallels some of the most important issues of our time. Gain a deeper understanding of the trials of infamous figures like Augusto Pinochet, Slobodan Milosevic, and Saddam Hussein through the lens of John Cooke's groundbreaking trial. This superb work of history is not only a gripping tale but also an enlightening exploration of the struggle against tyranny.
Ready to embark on a journey of historical significance? Order your copy of "The Tyrannicide Brief" now and discover the complex web of events that shaped the English Republic. Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve into a new understanding of the pursuit of justice and the lasting impact of a trial that changed history forever. Order your copy today!
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