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The Charge of Sir Francis Bacon ... Touching Duells, Vpon an Information in the Star-Chamber Against Priest and Wright. with the Decree of the Star-Chamber in the Same Cause

The Charge of Sir Francis Bacon ... Touching Duells, Vpon an Information in the Star-Chamber Against Priest and Wright. with the Decree of the Star-Chamber in the Same Cause

HistoryLaw
Pages
66
Published
2018
Language
English

Synopsis

This historical document presents Sir Francis Bacon's charge concerning duels, specifically an information brought in the Star-Chamber against Priest and Wright. It includes the official decree issued by the Star-Chamber in the same legal matter. The text offers a direct look into early modern English legal proceedings and the societal concerns surrounding dueling.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

InformativeIntellectualComplex

Genres

History Law

Authors

F
Francis Bacon

An English philosopher, statesman, scientist, lawyer, jurist and author known as the father of Empiricism.

W
William Priest

William Priest is recognized for his contributions to legal history, particularly his analysis of dueling in "The Charge of Sir Francis Bacon ... Touching Duells." His work also includes "Vpon an Information in the Star-Chamber Against Priest and Wright," a record of his own legal case.