Liberty in the Dock : The Seditious Trial of Daniel O'Connell and the Repeal Rebels. The full trial report of The Queen against O'Connell and Others. Trial at Bar of Daniel O'Connell, M.P., John O'Connell, M.P., Thomas Steele, Thomas Matthew Ray, Charles Gavan Duffy, : et al., for a Seditious Conspiracy. 1843-44. The complete volume; Reports of State Trials, New Series, Vol 5.
London: Reports of State Trials, New Series, HMSO, 1893. Hardcover. Fine. Item #350682
Interest in the trial reverberated across Ireland and Britain, igniting fierce debate in Parliament, at public gatherings, and throughout the press. At its heart lay a bitter divide: some accused O'Connell of diluting the nationalist cause, undermining the momentum for repealing the Union with Britain. Others saw him as a principled strategist navigating perilous ground. This expansive trial account captures the political tensions of the moment, unfolding in a courtroom arena well-matched to O'Connell's formidable legal intellect. The trial marked a turning point in Irish nationalism, weakening O'Connell's leadership and fracturing the Repeal movement. His commitment to peaceful protest lost credibility, paving the way for more militant voices like Young Ireland. Though his conviction was overturned, the trial exposed the limits of constitutional agitation under British rule and signaled the decline of moral force politics. 491 pages, printed in double columns, along with 3 plates,and indexes. Bound in black boards, with contrasting red label, and gilt lettering. Published as volume 5 of the Reports of State Trials, New Series, 1893, and complete in itself. Size: 15 x 23 cms. Category: State Trials; This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost.
Keywords: BZDB395 State Trials; A NATION IN THE DOCK: IRELANDS VOICE TRIED FOR TREASON Liberty in the Dock : The Seditious Trial of Daniel O'Connell and the Repeal Rebels. The full trial report of The Queen against O'Connell and Others. Trial at Bar of Daniel
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